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FOOTBALL and netball returned to the Adelaide Plains last Saturday, with big crowds turning out to games at Mallala and Port Wakefield – where long-time rivals Balaklava and Hummocks Watchman Eagles slugged it out in an opening round A-grade thriller.

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In the pictures above, Balaklava’s Derek Friedrichs got involved in a dust-up with Eagle Dustin Guthberg after players clashed on the boundary line in the second quarter.

Eagle player Shane McGuiness was awarded a free kick and booted a miraculous “banana-bender” goal.

The Eagles won the game by two points and Hummocks took out the A1 netball.

At Mallala, Virginia extracted revenge over last year’s premiers, Mallala, winning their grand final replay by 20 points. n Go to Sport for all the details.

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Police are investigating a series of chemist robberies in Snowtown, Balaklava and Mallala early yesterday morning.

Police believe there were no more than two offenders involved in the series of burglaries at this stage.

At about 4.20am, police responded to reports that the front glass windows of the Newberry Chemist on Fourth street, Snowtown, had been smashed and pharmaceutical drugs stolen.

Witnesses reported seeing a fourcylinder sports car with a scoop bonnet leaving the scene.

About 45 minutes later, multiple alarms were activated after the front glass door of Balaklava Chemplus on Wallace street was smashed and again, more drugs were stolen.

A witness saw a white sports car with a rear spoiler and two occupants leaving the scene.

Then, at about 5.40am, alarms were activated after another at Chemplus on Adelaide road, Mallala. n Continued Page 6

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Nine new homes for Wattle Grove

A FURTHER nine new homes to be built by Homestead Homes in Wattle Grove, Balaklava, have received developmental approval by Wakefield Regional Council and are expected to be completed by June this year.

WRC building development officer Dustin Guthberg said the new homes were the middle stages on an ongoing development in the town.

“The development is being built in stages, with three of the 28 dwellings completed some time ago as display homes (which are now currently occupied), nine under construction, and the remaining 16 dwellings awaiting

lodgment of building Rules prior to full development approval,” he said.

Project manager, Colin Steinert, said the homes are being built as part of the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).

He said homes built earlier in the area under the NRAS scheme had come under scrutiny from residents in the Wattle Ridge development with claims the homes would affect house values in the area.

Mr Steinert believed in the time since, those residing in NRAS properties had treated their homes with respect and maintained them quite

Local say on mental health ABOUT 15 mental health carers and consumers provided feedback on services at a Country Health SA meeting held in Balaklava on Wednesday.

Mental Health executive director, Rebecca Graham, said the valuable comments from those in attendance will be used to maximise “Consumers and carers had an opportunity to have their say about what they were satisfied with in regard to mental health services and ask questions about local services,” she said.

“This included questions about how to access services and what respite services are available.

“Their views and feedback will feed into a report to Country Health SA’s Mental Health Executive which we will use to inform the development of mental health services in the area.”

well, dispelling such concerns.

The homes, both existing and those under construction, are managed by the Lutheran Housing Community, which collects rent, handles inspections and finds suitable tenants.

“The homes will be rented to carefully selected tenants who will be working in or near Balaklava,” Homestead Homes managing director, Bob Day, said.

“We will be selecting people who want to make Balaklava their home and participate in the life of the community, for example, playing sport for local teams and joining local

community groups.”

“If you drive through there, all properties have been well-maintained and have good, deserving low-income tenants in them,” Mr Steinert added.

Mr Day said Homestead Homes is confident the new houses in Wattle Grove will impress.

“The new homes are all well designed with high quality finishes,” he said.

“Homestead Homes has won top awards for this type of development in the past and is looking to Wattle Grove to be another award-winning model development.”

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LOCAL cake creator Jodie Williamson has been adjudged the winner of the Balaklava Newsagency’s birthday cake competition.

Jodie hogged the major prize, a Jamie Oliver cookbook, with her entry Pig, a delightfully pink, porky, production. The competition was strongly supported by local mums and grandmas, with 12 entries vying for the major prize.

It also tied in with the recent Women’s Weekly magazine featuring the Children’s Birthday Cake Cookbook.

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BALAKLAVA Newsagency employees Louise Sanders (left) and Kane Williams with the 12 stunning entries

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PHOTOGRAPHER Matthew Walker, as seen through the camera of our photographer, Lisa Redpath, and (RIGHT) “Spiritual” – his entry in the Moran Photographic Prize.

Artists on national stage Bronte Hewett reports: Two local artists have been shortlisted in this year’s Doug Moran National Art Prizes, in a field of more than 120,000 entrants.

Riverton artist Robert Hannaford again has been short-listed with a work titled ‘Nadia’ in the Portrait Prize while Auburn photographer Matthew Walker was short listed for his work titled ‘Spiritual’ in the Contemporary Photographic Prize.

Mr Walker, an art teacher at Clare High School, said it was exiting to be in the running for the prize.

“I had a break from photography for more than 20 years,” he said.

“But I started to have ‘detachment syndrome.’ I’ve just got back into it and I’m really enjoying it.”

Robert Hannaford has been a finalist several times in the Moran Prize as well as winner in 1990, but it is still a very high achievement for both artists given the thousands of works entered.

The $300,000 Moran Prizes, comprising the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize and the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize attracted a total of 122,910 works submitted in all categories.

artist Robert Hannaford in his Riverton gallery.

There are three categories in the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize – open, secondary schools and primary schools, with all entrants asked to interpret “Contemporary Life in Australia”.

The open finalists are competing for six prizes, including $100,000 for the winning work and five highly commended awards.

Moran Prizes CEO, Mark Moran, said artists should be commended for their work.

“For artist Robert Hannaford to be

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chosen from such a strong showing is an outstanding achievement.”

Judge of the photographic prize was esteemed photographer and writer, Robert McFarlane.

“I was looking for images which both acknowledged their subjects but contained visual elements that transcended the subject matter.” Mr McFarlane said.

The finalists will be exhibited with a free showing at the State Library of NSW, from April 21–June 26 with the winners announced on May 3.

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A HOUSE construction business is set to move into Dublin within the next 12 months, creating a number of local jobs.

The company behind the development will base itself at its new site on the corner of Dublin and Port Wakefield road, opposite the township.

A development spokesperson said the business will construct lightweight homes for local residential use or transportable from their yard.

This will in turn create opportunities to provide apprenticeships for young local tradies, looking to become carpenters or electricians, something subcontractors, at times, can be reluctant to do.

“Those skills are something the building industry is really lacking at the moment,” the spokesperson said.

“We thought, as a building company, if we were set up right, we would cater for that.”

He said the lightweight housing industry has a strong future. “The cost of living is becoming expensive for everyone. Lightweight homes are a cheaper alternative. I still, today, live in a lightweight home. They’re easy to cool down, they’re easy to heat up, they’re fabulous.”

The plan is to establish the site and grow from there.

“Within 12 months, we will start to build our yard out there,” the spokesperson said.

“It won’t happen overnight, but we’re hoping within 18 months to two and a half years we would be substantially largish.”

“What we need to do is get there within 12 months, start, and employ some of the people from Dublin and around the surrounding dis-

Les Pearson reports: trict and take it from there, see how we grow.”

The decision to establish themselves at Dublin was a calculated one.

“The (Greater Adelaide) 30-year plan includes Dublin this time, so that was a positive outlook for us,” the spokesperson said.

“And with the (Yorke Peninsula) mines and things like that, we’re prepared to back it and put some money in to it.

“Also, look at the accessibility, you’re not really that far from Adelaide at all.”

The gap between the two locations is also likely to fill with residential expansion. “(Adelaide) has to grow, people have to stop trying to put the brakes on it growing,” the spokesperson said.

“It must grow to the north, it can’t go through the hills, can’t go south, it has to grow north.”

The company’s move to Dublin has been in the pipeline for about four years.

“We knew where we wanted to go, but we couldn’t move if we didn’t have the support of Mallala council,” the spokesperson said.

“Our hands up until now have basically been tied.

“It’s become a very lengthy and exhaustive process but we’re there now.

“Now, it’s up to us to prove to them, that we will do what we said we would do.”

He also acknowledged there was still a lot of work to be done.

“We’re going to take it one step at a time. We want to be there for the long haul, to be permanently based there and make sure when we come, we’re there to stay.”

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Market will soon kick off Who doesn’t love finding a bargain at an outdoor market? Now you can enjoy the experience in Mallala as the IGA carpark is transformed into a lively and colourful marketplace.

The markets will be held on Saturday mornings when the Mallala football and netball teams play at home.

The town has an increase in visitors on those days as well as the racetrack crowd so this will provide an opportunity to showcase Mallala’s community spirit and encourage locals to shop local and visitors to linger longer.

Organiser Laura Parsons has had experience as a market stall holder and organiser. She understands and loves the whole market culture.

“We lived in Melbourne for five years and one of the f things I really miss is the Camberwell Markets,” Laura said.

“Markets provide a relaxing and unique shopping experience.

Everyone loves to hunt for a bargain and enjoy catching up with friends at the same time,” she added.

“Shopping opportunities are limited in Mallala, so this will be a chance to provide a leisure activity for parents, especially mothers who are dropping their kids off to play sport and would otherwise go home.”

Word has also spread

quickly in the community.

“Our Facebook page took off as soon as it was created - I was thrilled with the response, it has just snowballed.”

“Unlike other markets, ours is community based. We hope to attract locals as well as tourists and travellers by providing a wide variety of stalls to appeal to all age groups, not just one sector of the community or one type of product.”

“We also hope to provide locals with a relaxing, fun outlet to sell their wares on a regular basis,” says Laura.

Laura said local groups and organisations could also take the opportunity to promote their group and raise much needed funds at the same time.

The first market will be held on Saturday, April 16 from 8.30am to 12.30pm in the IGA carpark in the centre of the town.

Future dates are: May 14, 21, June 4, 25, July 23, August 6, 20. Finals dates are to be confirmed.

The markets will be an ideal venue for local organisations, charities, small businesses, arts and crafts groups, local produce or anyone having a clean out who would like to turn their unwanted goods into cash.

Stallholder enquiries are welcome via email: mallalamarkets@gmail. com or by phoning Laura on 0433 820 570.

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COMMUNITY shed supporters Tony Flaherty (left) and Paul Schmelzkopf with Mallala Council mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, showing one of the proposed sites, behind the Two Wells op shop.

Community shed plan for Mallala

A Men’s/Community Shed is the latest topic of discussion around District Council of Mallala.

A meeting to discuss the establishment of a Shed for the district will be held at Two Wells Primary School next Wednesday, April 13.

At the forum, interested people will discuss who will be involved in developing the Shed, its purpose, where it will be located and what activities will take place.

Involvement is important in ensuring the project meets community needs.

Helen Smith, who has been involved in researching the project, said the Shed was a regional approach to building a stronger community.

“It is based on the premiss of a Men’s Shed but would be wider than focusing on men.”

“And it won’t just be for retired people, it would be for all people.”

She said it was hoped the project would

Bronte Hewett reports: be a joint initiative which could incorporate other groups such as RSL’s, council, Country Health, church groups and museums.

An Initiative of Wakefield electorate, the Shed would fill a void in Mallala Council district.

It could potentially have several locations, such as a headquarters in Two Wells, and outreaches in Mallala and Dublin.

But Helen said all these issues would be discussed at the meeting and it depended on how much interest was mustered from the community.

Examples of activities to take place at the Shed include preventative health programs for men and women, youth training, community garden, specific days, support groups, meetings and other social events.

Country Health funded a research into the project for the district and interested parties have already taken steps to ensure the project is researched properly.

President of Two Wells RSL, Tony Flaherty, DCM mayor and Museum chairman Marcus Strudwicke and Two Wells Uniting Church member, Paul Schmelzkopf, are keen to the see the idea develop further.

Mr Schmelzkopf said he saw it as an opportunity to develop a shed to support everyone in the community.

“I’ll be interested to see how the meeting progresses and hopefully there will be interest from the community,” he said.

The meeting will be held at Two Wells Primary School Hall at 6.30pm on Wednesday, April 13.

For more information contact Helen on 0403 367 103 or Paul Schmelzkopf on 0414 248 732.

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Wakefield market popular Halbury fire controlled A BURN off gone wrong sparked a small stubble fire about two kilometres down the Riverton road, just outside of Halbury, yesterday afternoon.

Balaklava and Hoyleton CFS crews managed to get the blaze under control relatively quickly.

It is estimated the fire burnt about the size of a football oval worth of stubble, with minimal damage done.

PORT Wakefield’s Salt of the Earth markets were a popular spot last Saturday, particularly as there were plenty of people in the town for the start of the local football and netball seasons. The day was themed “healthy eating – go for 2 and 5” with lots of healthy food on offer.

“Tommy Tomato,” also known as Julian Roeger, was there to hand out information packs and more.

• Tommy is pictured above with Siana Butson and the winners of the healthy eating competition. Beth Tugwell (left) and Pat Madigan, both Port Wakefield residents, correctly answered the hall used as the base for the markets was built in 1905.

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RHYNIE An exciting line up of bands will perform at this year’s “Taste of Good Things” festival on Sunday, April 17 at Rhynie.

This year the whole new line up will introduce three bands to offer some great blues and jazz music for the young and the young at heart.

These include Atlantic Street Band and The Fishbowl Boys who have recently performed at this year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival to sell-out shows.

The Fishbowl Boys are quickly becoming the ‘must have’ act for gatherings of all sizes!

Their trail of awe-struck audiences has been growing steadily over the past four years as they continue to improve their craft and strive to be the number one performance act in Australia.

To top it off, Louise Haynes from Clare Cuisine and Jules Café will be providing some great food along with local barista, Darcy from Espresso Café.

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Rehearsals are well underway for Two Wells 2011 melodrama ‘A storm in a sea cup’.

The locally written comedy musical show opens on Saturday, May 14 for a season of six performances and early indications are that bookings will be heavy.

The show is set on the Great Barrier Reef and combines a mix of mayhem and magic into a storyline filled with laughs.

King Neptune and his people are striving to save the reef from ruthless exploitation by a villain who is taking valuable raw materials from beneath it.

The orchestra has grown this year under the baton of Brian Wilson and could number nine instrumentalists. Another innovation will be a “ballet” sequence from Swan Lake choreographed by Theresa Moore (nee McInerney).

The principal villain is played by Eleisha Arbon, owner of the “Coral Cosmetics” company.

She is aided and abetted by Kay Boon who plays a sea witch with magic powers. Leading the good side (apart from the Neptune family) are a group of university scientists led

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Others in support roles are Paul Schmelzkopf, David McInerney, Andrea Humphrys, Kerry Heym, and Sarah Groom.

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Funding cuts cost jobs, pressure councils

THE SouthAustralian Tourism Commission (SATC) has confirmed the regional tourism manager and tourism co-ordinator roles for Clare Valley tourism will be abolished under the Regional Tourism Growth Plan.

SATC chief executive, Ian Darbyshire, confirmed the changes in a presentation to the regions’ councils on Wednesday last week.

Clare and Gilbert Valley’s Council CEO, Roy Blight, said the plan is driven by a State government requirement to slash $4.5 million from the SATC budget.

“They are looking for savings and that has translated into a review of how they are going to provide regional tourism services and how they will support regional tourism organisations,” he said.

Mr Blight said the presentation touched on how the changes would impact regional tourism services.

“Foremost amongst those was regional tourism manager roles and tourism coordinator roles would no longer exist and those services they previously provided would be drawn out of

Adelaide,” he said. A future funding model for the Clare Valley Tourism Marketing following the changes was unavailable at the time.

SATC advised negotiations would commence within two weeks.

Mr Blight said the removal of funding assistance of the council-run visitor information centre was “a big blow”.

“It further erodes the financial performance of the centre,” he said, which tends to run at a loss each year.

He said the region’s ratepayers are likely to foot the bill and it was simply an added cost to a council budget ravaged by $15 million flood damage.

“It shifts the burden onto the local community and it certainly comes at a very difficult time for council,” Mr Blight said.

“When it (the tourism plan) was first raised with council, we were very disappointed, because there has been a partnership approach through Clare Valley Tourism Marketing and with the visitor centre operations and that has been diminished through the plan.”

The SATC was prepared to provide $10,000 to assist local tourism industry development.

“It’s not a large amount, but it’s a start,” Mr Blight said.

“The challenge for us is identifying the role it needs to perform and how it would relate to what’s already in place in the region.

“That was positive but against the backdrop of losing two people out of the region, it is small compensation.”

Mr Blight was happy to take a positive approach to the changes but was slightly frustrated by the lack of detail from the SATC available at the moment.

“The plan to increase the value of tourism to the local economy is commended, we all want to see that happen,” he said.

“The argument is the money will be spent smarter and that’s everyone’s objective.

“But the detail and the funding model for how we are going to operate beyond the changes SATC are going to introduce, that’s still to be worked through.

“I was surprised there wasn’t more in terms

of a proposal around the funding model because of the work the commission has been doing on this behind the scenes, but there wasn’t any substance in that.”

Despite the lack of available details, council is being proactive and meeting with Clare Valley Tourism Marketing, Clare Valley Business and Tourism and Clare Valley winemakers with local level discussions this week.

“They will include what can we make of this plan and how we can find a way forward,” he said.

Given little indication SATC will be flexible on the funding cuts, Mr Blight is all but resigned to the fact council will have little to salvage at the end of the day and facing a bigger budget burden.

“From council’s point of view, we’re already investing heavily in the visitor information centre and whilst the State government is looking for savings, there are no savings there for council, only increased costs,” he said.

“So, we certainly feel like we’ve drawn the short straw.”

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WHILE Wakefield Regional Council does not have a huge tourism industry, chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said it still has a pivotal supportive role to play as members of both Yorke Peninsula and Clare Valley Tourism Marketing.

“It is clear we need to be comfortable and confident with the direction the tourism commission is going with this regional tourism growth planning,” Mr Barry said.

“We’re seen to be still critical partners with those other councils as part of alliances and cross-boundary partnerships.”

Mr Barry attended two meetings with the South Australian Tourism Commission, held at Kadina on Tuesday and Clare on Wednesday, discussing details and impacts of the SATC Regional Tourism Growth Plan.

He said SATC chief executive, Ian Darbyshire, was working to clarify what it claims to be misconceptions about the plan and provide some detail the government’s direction for regional tourism.

“He was able to reaffirm the government was not reducing its investment in regional tourism but going about

it in a different way,” Mr Barry said.

This statement coming after the Labour government cut $12.5 from the tourism budget over a period of four years.

“This is what they’re saying. The proof will be in the pudding,” Mr Barry said.

In contrast to Clare and Gilbert Valley’s chief executive officer, Roy Blight’s, feeling the plan is extremely likely to cut the local regional tourism manager and tourism co-ordinator positions, Mr Barry believed SATC may be flexible on the suggestion.

“To me, it is still not set in concrete and I expect there will be further dialogue on the matter,” Mr Barry said.

“We believe, from a local council view, point of presence in the actual area is a critical part of marketing and promoting of an area.

“Those positions, historically and in our opinion, the future, play a critical role in marketing of the region, rather than marketing from a centralised unit in Adelaide.

“It sounded like they are certainly reviewing the situation but whether they go about it in a different way, time will tell.”

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POLICE crime scene investigator Andrew Fowler checks for fingerprints at Balaklava Chemplus, watched by local officers Phillip Walsh, and Charmaine Barlow.

Thieves raid three chemists

• From Page 1 Cold and flu tablets were stolen and this time a witness saw a similar sports car as reported by other witnesses, leaving the scene.

Port Wakefield police officer, Brevet Sergeant Charmaine Barlow, said early evidence indicated the offenders were rushed in their raid on the Balaklava store, after they grabbed the wrong

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 drugs and only managed to steal a small amount of cash.

She said it is likely the offenders were targeting products used in production of illicit drugs such

as ecstasy and speed.

There have also been reports that a business in Blyth was also targeted in the spate of break-ins.

The multiple breakins are also similar in

nature to an incident about seven months ago, in which the Kadina and Wallaroo chemists were targeted, although at this stage, the incidents appear unrelated.

Police ask anyone who sights the vehicle or has information to contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, call local police or report online at www.sa.crimestopppers. com.au.

Grain truck rolls at ‘crash corner’ PORT WAKEFIELD LOCAL police attended a truck rollover at the intersection of Highway One and the Copper Coast highway yesterday morning.

The truck, full of grain, rolled as it was turning onto the national highway from the Yorke Peninsula, which closed the highway for a few hours.

Police subsequently redirected traffic into one lane, alternating between north and southbound traffic.

The driver escaped the accident relatively uninjured.

BALAKLAVA TWO vehicles were involved in an accident at the Dunns and Auburn road intersection, Bal-

aklava, about 8pm on Sunday night.

Police believe the driver of the vehicle coming along Dunns road failed to give way to the vehicle coming from Auburn. As a result, the vehicle on Auburn road was T-boned.

The driver of the vehicle that was struck was also breath tested, and returned a positive reading.

TWO WELLS

TWO Wells Police are investigating a spate of break-ins, which occurred during daylight hours on Thursday, March 31.

The first break-in occurred at a premises in Elizabeth street, Two Wells, where unknown offender(s) have broken into

the property via a window and once inside, stole jewellery and electrical items.

The second break in occurred at a property in Rowe court, where again, unknown offender(s) entered the house via a window and once inside, stole a piece of furniture and horse equipment.

• TWO Wells Police issued a traffic infringement notice to a 50-year-old Two Wells man for driving unlicensed on Monday, March 28.

The notice was issued after a follow up enquiry for an accident, which the man had been involved in, in December last year.

• POLICE were called to Port Wakefield road, Lower Light, in

relation to vehicle on fire.

Police located a utility, which had a small engine fire and with the assistance by a member of the public, was extinguished prior to police arrival.

The driver of the vehicle was submitted to a breath test, which furnished a positive result and as a result he was conveyed to Gawler Police Station where a breath analysis test was conducted.

As a result of a positive test, a 56-year-old Lewiston man for was reported for driving disqualified and for breaching the prescribed concentration of alcohol.

The utility was also impounded and maybe subject to seizure.

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NEWS v District

Easter marine park meeting plan A PUBLIC information day surrounding the development of marine parks in South Australia will be held over the Easter long weekend at the Edithburgh Town Hall on Sunday, April 24 from 1pm.

The day before, a meeting will be held at Marion Bay at the same time.

The information day is one of four (others are in metro Adelaide)to be held in South Australia after Environment Minister, Paul Caica, directed the Department of Environment and Conservation to clear up some confusion and misinformation on

the marine parks in South Australia.

“Experts will be available to answer questions about marine parks, hand out fact sheets and help people understand the science behind the government’s plans to conserve animals, plants and habitats in South Australia’s coastal waters,’’ he said.

Mr Caica said some people, including members of the Liberal opposition, have been spreading misinformation on marine parks for cheap political gain.

“I’m aware of one pamphlet, for example, that has been distributed

which states you cannot fish in a marine park – when in fact, the majority of waters in each marine park will still be available for a wide range of commercial and recreational activities, including fishing and boating.”

Mr Caica said research has shown marine parks are also beneficial to property values, despite recent claims to the contrary.

“Communities near marine parks around the world enjoy continued prosperity as tourism and other businesses diversify and grow to benefit from new opportunities,” he said.

“For example, interstate experience shows us marine parks are great for tourism, including fishing tourism.

“The Great Barrier Reef, Ningaloo, Lord Howe Island, Shark Bay, Jurien Bay, Bateman’s Bay, Jervis Bay, Port Stephens and the surf beaches of Yalata in far west South Australia are all iconic fishing locations next to marine parks.

Mr Caica said there have also been claims there is no science behind marine parks, when in fact the program is based on the best available

international, national and local science. This science is focused on the whole of the marine environment and not just a few select species targeted by commercial and recreational fishers,’’ he said.

“This full range of information is being carefully considered, along with important information from the community about current and future activities to ensure that healthy examples of our marine life, as well as people’s lifestyles and livelihoods, are protected for current and future generations.”

‘All at sea’ on rumours of peninsula backdown Les Pearson reports:

COUNCIL general inspector, Gary Tezacker, with a new pound resident, found in Mallala last Friday night. The dog is not a problem barker and action is being taken to find its owner.

Barking ‘pound’ dogs will be moved on NOISY impounded dogs that continually bark will be taken to the Animal Welfare League in Wingfield if their howling becomes a hindrance to nearby residents in Balaklava.

The relocation of problem pooches was announced in Wakefield Regional Council’s March council meeting agenda.

WRC environmental services officer,

Neil Twigg, said a recent ongoing incident led council to make the operational change.

“There was one dog a little while ago that was going crazy and wouldn’t stop barking, so we removed it to the Animal Welfare League,” he said.

Council has now adopted the change for similar issues.

“If we’ve got a dog that continually barks,

it will be removed off site to the Animal Welfare League and if the owner is found, they will have to pick them up from there,” Mr Twigg said.

Owners will also be responsible to collect the animal and pay any associated fees.

Mr Twigg said the measure is likely to be in place until the pound’s eventual relocation to minimise disturbance to nearby residents.

Callum will get his kicks on the MCG R oseworthy boy Callum Rawlinson will realise his ultimate childhood dream when he plays at the MCG during 2011’s AFL Grand Final.

Callum, a participant at the Freeling NAB AFL Auskick Centre, was recently selected as the Round 1 nominee for the NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year Award.

He was selected ahead of thousands of other entries based on his outstanding Auskick spirit.

This year, 22 Auskickers who best reflect teamwork, enthusiasm, commitment and passion will travel to Melbourne to march in the 2011 AFL Grand Final parade, play on the MCG at halftime and present

CALLUM Rawlinson with his Auskick medal presented

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LOCAL Marine Park Local Advisory Groups have not been informed of any potential “backflips” by the State government on its controversial nofishing zones in marine parks.

South Australian media outlets were carrying the story of a potential change of heart by the government on the sanctuary zones on the weekend, which was broken by the Sunday Mail.

The paper claimed government sources revealed a number of coastal areas to be covered by marine parks could potentially halved, while Yorke Peninsula would be subject to the most.

Upper Gulf St Vincent MPLAG chairman, Brenton Schahinger, said he had seen the reports but was unaware of any change in stance by the government.

“At this stage, I believe it is all still going ahead,” he said.

Mr Schahinger said the general criticism from the public was there were too many zones, which were also too big.

He said Environment Minister, Paul Caica, also acknowledged the flow-on benefits to local communities from recreational fishing, which would be severely affected if the parks went ahead as they were planned.

“Recreational fishing also does generate a lot of revenue for regional councils across the state,” Mr Schahinger said.

Council rate revenue would also cop a hit if house prices were to fall substantially on the back of the marine parks.

He added the Department of Environment and Natural Resources personnel are others reporting a strong negative response following public meetings held around South Australia. A meeting about the parks was held last night at Burnside Mr Schahinger believed there could be more detail about a potential retraction of the zone proposition following the meeting.

“Or it could all be just a bit of ‘kite flying’, I don’t know,” he said.

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SCHOOL NEWS

ABA hit as State cuts cash support

BLYTH PRIMARY pastoral assistant, Mignon Ottens, shares the cakes at recess time with Luke King, Emillee Pyrke, Gage Milic, Charli Jacka, Carmel Pyrke, Barnaby Toholke, Ruby Jacka and Chloe Nicholls.

Everyone belongs to Harmony Day Blyth Primary Sschool students and staff celebrated Harmony Day on Monday, March 21, the with the theme being “Everyone Belongs.”

Many children and staff wore orange to highlight the day and the morning activities also attracted parents who gave a helping hand. The students divided into three groups and paired with an older student as a buddy with a younger child.

The groups focused on working together and inclusiveness and the co-operative games soon showed the students had to get along with each other to help their team out of some tricky situations.

Miniature dolls were painted and dressed representing the many different cultures that need to get along with each other in the world. Decorative flowers were made with a photo of

the students face in middle and the students had to fit the petals together to make a beautiful flower which fitted in harmoniously with the rest of nature.

A world map surprised many children where ribbons showed the many different countries the childrens ancestors had come from to live in Australia including New Zealand, Philippines, India and many European countries.

Green light to learn road safety Two Wells Community Children’s Centre recently recently had a “wheels” transport day.

Following a two week children’s play focussing on varying methods of transport, staff encouraged children to bring their scooters and bikes into kindy.

“The children spent the day leaning about road safety, reading different road signs and understanding what they mean, and of course time riding and using our wheels,” centre director, Sarah Wormald said.

“We sang songs about transport and made traffic lights.”

The kindergarten also celebrated Harmony Day. Harmony day is a celebration of the community, Australia’s multicultural diversity and belonging.

Staff and children across the site dressed in the Harmony Day colour – orange.

“We read a number of books and stories celebrating and showcasing a variety of different cultures, we ate a multicultural meal, learnt some greetings in different languages, and created Samual is ready to take off after Yanni the traffic controller has changed the lights to green. friendship hearts,” Sarah said.

“SHOCKED and disappointed” summed up the feelings of Advisory Board of Agriculture (ABA) chairperson, Richard Murdoch, after the State government announced it was withdrawing its funding of the rural body recently.

The ABA works with both agricultural bureau members and in partnership with other industry bodies and government agencies, including PIRSA and SARDI, to contribute positively to the future of agriculture in South Australia.

It is also a major promoter of careers in agriculture.

Mr Murdoch said he was disillusioned with Agriculture Minister, Michael O’Brien’s, decision to stop supporting the ABA, Mr O’Brien hinting towards setting up an agribusiness council as an industry peak body.

Mr Murdoch felt Mr O’Brien was a believer an agribusiness body would have a specific business skill set.

“I think he (Mr O’Brien) would find a number of people connected through the ABA would have those qualifications,” he said.

With communication networks between producers and various government and grower support departments right across the state, Mr Murdoch said others in the industry were noticing the similarities in the service provided by the ABA and the potential functions of an agribusiness council.

“The comment was made to me that ‘it looks like they’re recreating the wheel’,” Mr Murdoch said.

The ABA describes its role as ‘policy advice and recommendations on agricultural matters to the State government,

Les Pearson reports: including direct advice to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries’.

Mr Murdoch said the Minister’s decision indicated this advice was no longer warranted after the annual $175,000 support, a significant portion of the ABA’s funding, was withdrawn.

“He is a forthright person and he wants to do things his own way and in this case has made his own judgement,” he said.

For the investment, Mr Murdoch felt the service provided by the ABA was great value for money, with links across the state and expert advice regularly utilised by a number of government departments.

He also believed the general shift to internet information services was seen as a possible replacement of the ABA’s role, a potential disaster in his eyes.

“Take facebook, it’s a powerful tool but if used the wrong way, it can be an absolute disaster.”

He said the body was looking at ways to stay active in the future, despite the recent funding hit.

“It’s early days yet and we certainly have indications from supporters at various government agencies that they would like us to continue, along with the positive feedback from bureau members,” Mr Murdoch said.

Senior ABA officials are steadily assessing future funding options, far from flying the white flag.

“Certainly not,” Mr Murdoch said, defiantly.

“We will be looking to continue to provide a similar service to what we have in the past.”

Advantage SA regional awards open Nominations are now open for the 2011 Advantage SA Yorke and Mid North Regional Awards, which recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the Yorke and Mid North region.

Nominations are open to individuals, groups and businesses who live and/or work in the Yorke and Mid North in the categories of Arts, Community Group, Community Individual, Tourism, Sports, Small Business, Large Business, Innovation, Sustainability and Youth.

Advantage SA CEO, Nikki SeymourSmith, urged South Australians to support the 2011 awards and celebrate success and

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achievement in regional South Australia.

“I encourage those in the Mid North and Yorke region to put forward nominations to ensure individuals, groups and businesses that are making a positive difference in Yorke and Mid North are recognised for their achievements.”

“2010 was an amazing year for the Re-

gional Awards. We saw record nominations and entries, with a 100 per cent increase on entries from the previous year.”

“We receive significant nominations support from the Yorke and Mid North region each year and we look forward to an even better year for Yorke and Mid North and the regions across the State in 2011.”

The 2011 awards program was launched in Adelaide last Friday by the Minister for Regional Development, Gail Gago.

2011 winners will be announced at the Advantage SA Regional Awards ceremonies held annually in seven different regions across South Australia in October and November.

Regional Awards nominees can also nominate for the 2011 South Australian of the Year Awards.

HOW TO ENTER: Nominations can be made online by visiting www.advantagesa.com.au, or by collecting a nomination form available from community outlets or by calling Advantage SA on 8211 8111.

Nominations for this year’s Advantage SA Regional Awards will close Friday, June 3.

The Advantage SA Regional Awards are supported by the government of South Australia. The awards program partner is Regional Development Australia.

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NEWS v District

HAIR-RAISING DEEDS CONTINUE:

GRAIN bulk handler Viterra is distributing a questionnaire to the state’s growers this week to help gather feedback from the 2010/2011 harvest season.

Viterra is conducting a comprehensive postharvest review to investigate ways to improve its service delivery, communication and methods of consultation with growers and stakeholders following the record harvest.

Chair of the Postharvest Review Working Group, Rob Kerin, said it was important for all growers to provide feedback in order for the working group to make informed recommendations.

“We want to find out what did and didn’t work during harvest based on growers’ own personal experiences,” he said.

“The questionnaire was sent by email to approximately 4000 growers last week and a hardcopy is being mailed to all growers who delivered grain into

Shirley and Nanette’s super snip BALAKLAVA’S Shirley Hestridge and friend Nanette Smart, of Kapunda, had their heads shaved in the name of cancer fundraising on Thursday at Cutz ‘n’ Curlz.

Shirley has reached her target of $500, and said “...the donations are still coming in.”

Both ladies were a little nervous to begin with, but actually like their new looks, both unable to keep their hands off their heads once the deed was done!

Shirley and Nanette thanked Cutz ‘n’ Curlz proprietor Nicole Gregory and staff member Alicia Trech for doing such a great job.

Viterra asks for ‘honest’ comment

the Viterra storage and handling network during the 2010/11 harvest.

“Growers can also access the questionnaire online at http://squareholes.com/viterrasurvey.

“At the beginning of the questionnaire, growers are requested to enter their NGR number - this is solely to ensure the validity of the data collected.

“All answers will remain anonymous, so please provide honest feedback about your experiences during the 2010/11 harvest.

“Findings from the questionnaire will be presented to the working group so it can assess all relevant feedback in the context of improving Viterra’s operations for future harvests,” Mr Kerin said.

If growers wish to contribute beyond the questionnaire the working group would welcome submissions.

All recommendations formulated by the Working Group will be released publicly.

Pinery markets on again

Pinery will be busy this weekend with something for everyone at a market and garage sale on Sunday, from 9am–2pm.

With Easter and Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the best time to pick up gifts or bargains.

Stalls include winter vegetable seedlings, aprons and chef hats from child to adult size, paper craft supplies, candles and soaps, cards for all occasions, jams and pickles, fashion handbags from $10, plants and garden accessories, bric-a-brac, homemade cakes and biscuits, sausage sizzle and lots more.

Stall hire starts at $5 with $10 maximum. Go along and sell your unwanted items. Contact Kaye Swain on 8527 7074 for more information.

Di and granddaughter Chloe Allpike

It’s a new view of Di at Butler’s View Butler’s View activity room at Mallala Community Hospital was full of extreme frivolity on Tuesday, March 22 as Two Wells resident and hospital volunteer Di Allpike had her head shaved as the onset of her fundraising drive.

At the time of printing Di had raised more than $1,000 – and was well on the way to her goal.

Di’s plan is to achieve some publicity for the hospital where her mother, the late Mavis Jarmyn spent the last year of her life.

Di said her drive was to increase awareness of the service Mallala Hospital provided.

“The hospital is such a wonderful place for our elders to reside for the final term of their life,” she said.

“The atmosphere is fantastic and the staff are a bunch of really caring people.”

The hospital welcomed a new site manager, Kathleen Smith, replacing Maxine Varcoe, who has gone into retirement.

Kathleen has a wealth of plans for the Plains Producer, Wednesday April 6, 2011

hospital and her motto is to “continue forward”.

Her goal is to continue in the quest to produce a facility of high quality and has made quite a start to that end.

The kitchen is in the process of being upgraded, including stainless steel splashbacks, a repaint and new flooring.

There are a few dedicated volunteers who work under the direction of lifestyle coordinator Nadia Stankovics, who joined the staff late in 2010 and has already endeared herself to residents with her sympathetic approach to their needs.

It’s also terrific to see the return of Merrilyn Goode(care manager) to lead the carer staff in her inimitable fashion.

As is usual when Di attends the facility, there was a great deal of fun to be had.

Di said her attitude was all about the residents. “We should take care of them as they took care of us,” she said.

Kathleen took control for the first sweep with the major shave done by hos-

pital (and local) hairdresser Tina Atkinson.

Di said she was extremely gratified by the response to her campaign and has had so much fun.

There is a plan to make the Dare to be bare for Mallala Hospital an annual event.

Businesses from both Two Wells and Mallala have been extremely supportive to the cause and have either donated or allowed her to leave donation tins with them.

These included: Two Wells Hardware And More, Commercial Hotel Two Wells, Grand Champion, Two Wells Bp, Two Wells Iga, Lange Auto, Mallala Iga, Two Wells Chemplus, Mallala Chemplus, Two Wells Tavern, Windsor Roofing, Two Wells Meat Store, Two Wells Bakery, Lower Light Hotel.

“Thanks also to all residents for their very much appreciated support,” Di said.

A donation tin is at the IGA in Mallala and the Two Wells Football clubrooms.

The drive is expected to go until the end of this month.

Marine Parks drop-in info day Edithburgh The Department of Environment and Natural Resources invites you to drop in to an information day.

Ask your questions about marine parks: the science, the zoning, and how they affect you.

• What are marine parks for?

• What are we protecting?

• Where can I fish?

• Who will decide?

Drop in, pick up some reading material and chat to a marine parks officer.

Sunday 24 April 2011 1pm to 5pm Institute Town Hall Blanche Street, Edithburgh For more information: call 1800 006 120, email DENRmarine@sa.gov.au

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The Way

Gone feral…introduced species now roam free

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Australia has a diverse “collection” of animals, plants etc., including quite a few that were introduced and have gone feral.

For the origin of some of these ‘pests’, we have to go back to the First Fleet in 1788.

The settlers brought many different animals with the intention of using them to support the settlers as they established the new colonies. While the animals were kept “contained” within enclosures there wasn’t a problem, but once they escaped into the countryside and rapidly reproduced, uncontrolled, they eventually started causing problems.

Horses, pigs and goats would have come as domestic livestock, along with pet dogs and cats, while foxes and rabbits were introduced for “sporting/hunting

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• Balaklava retirees, Gavin Barber and Jim Hansen, were preparing to compete in the land sailing world championships in WA, racing on Lake Lefroy.

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• Owen’s Stewart Morrison was preparing for a massive collectibles auction, when he would end a quarter-of-a-century hobby before embarking on a working holiday to the United Kingdom.

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pursuits” soon after. Because there were few, if any, predators, the animals that escaped had a free rein.

Camels, donkeys and buffalo were introduced in the 1800s as beasts of burden, but soon became a pest to the graziers as they destroyed pastures intended for sheep and cattle.

The feral problem became so bad that bounties were introduced to encourage the eradication of pest animals.

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The ANKC has moved to make microchipping compulsory for all registered pedigree dogs across Australia.

Microchipping must now be done before registration of a puppy. This will be enforced in all states and territories from January 1, 2012.

Compulsory microchipping is another step forward taken by the ANKC on behalf of dogs in Australia.

The microchip details are recorded in a central database, and a portable scanner is used to read the chip and identify the dog.

The benefits of microchipping have

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Microchipping will be compulsory been proven now for over a decade.

For purebred dogs, the pedigree can be verified beyond doubt because of compulsory microchipping.

In the past, DNA evidence has been provided, but this information often lacks clear identification.

Microchipping is a superior system and leaves no doubt about the identity of the dog.

Just as importantly there is a major benefit to pet dog owners if their dog is lost.

Compulsory microchipping of pedigree dogs will make

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Portuguese millipedes, Western honey bees and European wasps.

Marine life also has its ‘pests’ - in fresh water invasive species include carp, redfin perch and mosquitofish; even brown and rainbow trout are considered a threat to native species.

In the plant world, the list is almost endless - some of the common, introduced, but now pest plants include athel pine, blackberry, bridal creeper, lantana, willows, prickly pear, Patterson’s curse (salvation jane), African boxthorn, and artichoke thistle, just to name a few.

We certainly have our fair share of these ferals around the Adelaide Plains and Lower North regions, especially in the plant species, so it is up to all of us to try and keep them under control.

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Black rats and house mice are also classed as feral - but, were they “introduced” or did they “jump ship” at the ports?

Then there’s the cane toad - introduced as a “biological” control for the cane beetle, their prolific breeding habits and toxicity have them now classed as extreme on the pest scale.

Birds considered feral include the Indian Mynah, introduced to control locust plagues, and also the Rock Pigeon (the ones you see “messing” all over public buildings).

There is debate as to whether the feeding of pigeons should be declared illegal. Both these birds can spread disease.

In the insect world, problem creatures include red imported fire ants, yellow crazy ants, black

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it easier for pounds or dog shelters to return the dogs to their owners because they will be identified immediately and reunited with their loved ones.

This is another positive move by responsible registered breeders to eliminate unregistered puppy farmers.

Microchips in registered dogs will become the expect-

ed norm, providing peace of mind for new dog owners.

The procedure for microchipping is a simple, safe and inexpensive one. It can be done by a veterinary surgeon in a few seconds and lasts for the life of the dog.

Compulsory microchipping of registered pedigree dogs is another initiative by the ANKC towards standards of excellence in dog breeding, and is a significant promotion of the welfare of dogs in Australia.

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MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES April 6 LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 7.30pm April 10 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge......... 10.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.......... Mass 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am

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CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................6.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Nantawarra..................9.00am Tarlee..........................9.15am

April 13 LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 7.30pm April 17 – Palm Sunday A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava................... 11.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge......... 10.30am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Nantawarra, Lochiel....11.00am Barunga Gap Tarlee..........................9.15am

Easter Church times to appear in next week’s edition

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NEWS v Balaklava

Balaklava awards

LEFT: David and Joan Appleby in their award-winning garden with grandson, Lachlan.

RIGHT: Wakefield Plains Medical Clinic won the service award. Proudly displaying the award are (from left) Kathryn Mahony, Lyn Porter and Marion Lacey.

Tidy Town winners herald KESAB judging Balaklava’s Tidy Town garden for March is David and Joan Appleby, in Roberts avenue.

The service award went to the staff of Wakefield Plains Medical Clinic, on War Memorial Drive, who were delighted to find out their work was appreciated.

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At the recent Balaklava Tidy Towns AGM, Don Veitch was again appointed chairman, with Nancy Williams secretary and Jeff Hennig treasurer.

It was also decided the town would join KESAB for 2011/12.

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This front will weaken into a trough moving across inland parts on Saturday, reaching a line Oodnadatta to Broken Hill in the evening. Another front, associated with a deep low well south of the state will move across southern coasts during the morning and early afternoon, producing isolated showers south of a line Ceduna to Keith.

Cumulative rainfall totals until midnight Saturday are expected to be up to 2 mm, possibly reaching 2 to 5 mm about southern coasts.

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Representatives drive around the town viewing any improvements, mainly in water management and recycling, what is happening in our schools and, of course, how tidy the town is.

Nancy Williams said anyone

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The wind-up will be within a couple of weeks of this judging.

KESAB will pay our town a vis-

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CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Isolated morning fog over Kangaroo Island and the southern Fleurieu Peninsula, then a fine and sunny day. Mild to warm with light southeast to northeast winds and afternoon coastal sea breezes.

Thursday: Fine and sunny. Warm with light to moderate northeasterly winds.

Friday: Fine with high cloud increasing in the west during the afternoon. Isolated showers developing about western Kangaroo Island late evening.

Warm with moderate to fresh north to northeasterly winds shifting westerly in the far west late evening.

GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Winds: East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots easing to easterly below 10 knots early morning then becoming variable below 10 knots from late morning. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly about 1 metre on southern Spencer Gulf.

Thursday: Winds: East to northeasterly 5 to 15 knots.

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was welcome at the Tidy Town meetings.

“We are only a very small band of people concerned about our town,” she said.

“Anyone interested is welcome to attend meetings, which are held only three or four times a year.”

Fun day and free movie for our kids Wakefield Plains Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is having a “fun day” today (April 6) on Balaklava High School oval from lunchtime.

Activities will include “Sumo wrestling” in suits, rock climbing, mini-golf and super-sized games.

This will involve students from all Balaklava schools.

The event – and another planned for Saturday night at Balaklava oval – is part of the biggest annual celebration of youth during National Youth Week.

Celebrations started in centres across the State last Friday and continue until this Sunday, April 10.

On Saturday night an outdoor movie night will be held on Balaklava oval after football and netball.

The night starts about 7.30pm and it is hoped families who are at Balaklava Sports Club will join the FREE evening. Toy Story 3 is showing.

Organisers suggest to bring a rug or chair and a picnic basket supper – or first enjoy the meal at the Sports Club.

To find out what’s on in your area, visit the National Youth Week website at www.youthweek.com.

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special feature v LANGE AUTO

New road to the future for Lange Auto and Sprint

Locals can expect quality customer service at Sprint Auto Parts and Lange Auto with the two businesses set to provide all motoring needs to the district from the same front desk. Tony and Sue Lange officially finished their lease at Two Wells BP on March 31, and will focus on providing the best service possible at Lange Auto and Sprint Auto Parts.

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“While we’re very disappointed not to have the opportunity to re-lease the service station, we are treating it as an opportunity to put all our focus on the northern end of town.”

“We’re really excited about the new Sprint business out the front, but want to ensure Lange Auto mechanical repairs doesn’t lose its visibility,” he said.

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n Tony and Sue Lange embark on their new venture and, right, one of the many BP floats at Two Wells Christmas street parade.

All additional BP services will still be on offer at ‘Lange’s Corner’, including newsagency, tyres sales and repairs, gas cylinder decanting & exchange and trailer hire.

The shop will be open Monday to Friday from 8.30am–5pm, Saturday from 9am– 1pm and Sunday from 10am –1pm.

“We’re hoping to extend hours on weekends as the shop gets busier,” Tony said.

Our hire trailers have moved from BP Two Wells to Lange Auto 120 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells

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special feature v Lange auto

n TONY and Sue Lange with Sprint Auto operations manager Roger Carlaw, as they plan the layout for stock.

TONY and Sue Lange are local icons to the Two Wells and districts’ community. Life’s road has taken a few twists, turns and bumps for the likeable, hard-working husband and wife business team. But now, as they embark on a new venture, BRONTE HEWETT reveals how it all began:

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wo Wells BP has been more than a standard service station for the past 20 years. It has been taken beyond services of petrol stations, and essentially kept Two Wells going during the desolate period of the early 90s.

Proprietors Tony and Sue Lange prepare for a new business adventure following the BP’s lease expiry at the end of March. It’s an end of an era for the local couple, and an end of an era for the town.

But Tony sees it as an opportunity.

Not unlike the opportunity he saw in a run down BP in 1991, while on the brink of bankruptcy.

Originally from Arthurton on Yorke Peninsula, Tony and his older brothers worked farmland at Corny Point for 12 years. But hardships of the 1980s became too much and they were financially forced to leave the land.

“Although we were broke, we avoided bankruptcy,” Tony said.

After marrying in 1987, Tony and Sue made the move to Two Wells in 1991 to seek a new lease on life, which they found at the BP. Tony says he puts it down to a bit of luck and a lot of hard work.

“We were lucky enough to be in

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Team Lange the right place at the right time. And combined with a bit of hard work, it all worked out.”

With the town suffering the loss of highway traffic, shops were empty and streets were bare. The BP helped by selling groceries, which were no longer available in the town. And the business boomed.

Later it introduced other services such as a newsagency, trailer hire, tyre repairs and sales, and Kleenheat gas cylinder exchange and decanting.

Tony, Sue and their six-month old daughter, Rachel lived at the back of the BP for four and a half years when they arrived, in which time their second daughter Kate was born. As

business became steady, they later purchased a home in Two Wells and had two sons, Matthew and Jack.

After several years of business and strong community involvement,

Tony and Sue realised their lease would not last forever when BP owners, Dermody Petroleum, hinted towards taking back possession.

“The writing was on the wall a few years ago,” Tony said. “They told us the lease might not be renewed.”

With a succession plan to purchase

Midnight Motors (now Lange Auto) and lease it out, the future looked good. But business is sometimes unpredictable.

“The tenant got cold feet, and Sue and I were thrown into the deep end trying to run two businesses simultaneously,” Tony explained.

“And I believe both businesses have not been run to their full potential during that time,” he said.

Tony said this was why it would now be a good opportunity to develop both motoring businesses on the same site.

However, it has not made the separation with BP any easier. “It’s sad,” Tony said. “I’ll miss the interac-

tion with customers and co-workers.

“I’ve been so proud of my staff there over the years.”

“The BP gave us a second chance after bottoming out on the land.”

The community could also suffer the loss of a big sponsor. The BP has been a huge supporter of virtually all local sporting groups and other community groups at different times in the past 20 years. Two Wells Christmas street parades will also have a void, with the BP winning countless awards in the past for ‘best float’.

But business continues in a big way for Tony and Sue, still very much part of Two Wells. Long may they prosper.

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NEWS v Sports Picture Special

A DIFFERENT view of the game for (from left) Kate Campbell, Jessica Ewen, Olivia Campbell as they watch the A grade game at Mallala.

Football and netball at last return to the Plains as we become:

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LEFT: Junior Colts - Samuel Carslake HWE, looks to pass as Henry Lane, Balaklava, prepares to tackle.

RIGHT: Watching the Reserves game at Mallala were Luke Ranaldo, Dean Ewen and Jack Ranaldo.

BELOW: Charlie Arbon Balaklava, tussles with Tim Coverdale HWE, while Balaklava’s Jacob Butterfield keeps his opponent out in junior colts.

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n Zack Zilm - HWE vice captai Senior ColtS Andrew after scoring a goal congratulates Trey Balaklava. to during their loss

DI at Port Wakefield: Sharni Rowland, Hummocks drives down the court, with Claudia Tiller, Balaklava following closely.

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NEWS v Sports Picture Special

ABOVE: Keeping count at Port Wakefield were Nicholas Watson, (left) and Liam Bigg.

LEFT: Sky Wolf about to enjoy her lunch.

RIGHT: Haylee Studham, Hummocks, looks to pass around Zoe Bell, Balaklava in C2 netball.

Senior Colts - Trey Andrew HWE, breaks clear from Jason McBride, Balaklava.

warriors PICTURES by Lisa Redpath and Terry Williams

RIGHT: Chloe Constable, Virginia, accepts a pass ahead of Kayla Charles, Mallala in A2.

BELOW: Virginia’s Bek Barons just misses an intercept, Mallala’s Megan Hardie and Aimee Crewdson watch on.

RIGHT: A4 netball at Mallala – Jasmin Cartlidge, Virginia, passes up court.

BELOW: Scoring at Port Wakefield netball were Lisa Veitch and Andrew Parker, with help from Andrew’s daughters, Kayleigh and Abbey.

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SPORT v Football

Eagles win thriller Traditional rivals Hummocks-Watchman Eagles and the Balaklava Peckers played out a thriller at Port Wakefield Oval in round one.

The game was tight throughout, with the Eagles holding on by two points, after having a 13-point advantage at lemons.

“You don’t know how you’ll come up at the start of the season, so it always good to get away with a win first up,” Eagles coach Nathan Young said.

“Both teams seamed to kick more goals into the wind at Wakefield (Oval), so the last quarter was tight and tense.

“Our hard work in this term, payed off with victory at the final siren.”

All round sporting talent in the middle, Matt Higgs, had a telling influence on the result. Rucking all day, Simon Schutz did a herculean job, while Rudall lads Tim Forrest on a wing, and Tom Forrest at centre half forward, both served the Eagles well.

Strongly built key defender Jeff Cowan only had a few possessions but was important for the victors, while staunch 200-game backman Travis Sharpe made it a tough day for his immediate opponent.

String bean teenager talent Shane McGuiness, celebrating his 18th birthday on the weekend, was a good target in attack

Moonta captain Ricky Mackereth from the Yorke Peninsula Football League, also made his first appearance in red, blue and gold.

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with four goals, with Dustin Guthberg and Tim Forrest both kicking a brace.

Berri premiership player in 2010 Les Pearson was impressive on debut for the Peckers playing as running half back.

Second year player, the pacey Michael Wheaton had an impact on a wing, collecting telling possessions, as did young leader Justin Michael on the ball and across half back.

Recruit from Redcliffs in Mildura, Scott Farrell, Lachlan Michael on debut and another up and coming talent, Sam Rowland, was also noteworthy for the vanquished.

Well travelled footballer, young veteran and playing coach Stuart Lamond, popped up to kick four goals for the Peckers, while Jonathon Brice was dangerous but inaccurate, finishing with 1.4 Returning athletic utility Glenn Dawson and recruit from Freeling Aaron Cocks didn’t have much influence on the contest, although both kicked a goal.

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•From Back Page Basketballer from NorthAdelaide Rockets Leif Burdon also impressed Phillips in his first game of senior football, displaying his leaping ability in ruck.

Also coming across from Smithfield, Ben Russel displayed composure and finishing skills in the wing.

Rams captain Matt Young also played with his usual passion and endeavour. There were also good signs from young crumbing small forward, Peter Mylonopoulos. Utility Troy Wilkey, along with last year’s 87-goal forward, Brendan Nicklaus, kicked seven goals between them.

For the Magpies David Pontt led the way, while on-baller Joel Montgomerie and smooth moving Christian Rimmer also had an impact on the contest. One of the West Coast recruits, Josh Seal, was industrious, while Brent Harris and Jacob Walsh had their moments.

One of the Montgomery twins, Brian was the leading goal kicker in the match, with five majors.

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n RAM Matthew Young and Magpie Jacob Walsh go up for a mark in the A grade game on Saturday.

Rams outgun Mallala A grade

Virginia drew first blood for premiership points when they outgunned Mallala by 20 points in the grand final rematch on Saturday.

Both teams were fielding vastly different sides to those who played the final game in 2010 – Virginia with seven players, and Mallala with 10, who weren’t there in the big one. Virginia had lost a couple of quality players but has obviously recruited well. Mallala had to contend with the Eyre Peninsula wedding of former ruckman Chris Kenchington.

Despite fielding what had been described as a depleted line up, it was Mallala that were first out of the blocks.

Nathan Hornhardt applied a good tackle. Virginia ruck recruit SamAvery – who bears a resemblance to Hollywood actor Ted Cassidy – was winning the tap outs.

Brian Montgomery got the first Mallala goal and the full forward was set for a big day.

Joel Montgomerie was on fire early with great tackling, and at one stage ‘stole’ the footy from the hands of a Virginia opponent. Brian Montgomery soon had his second from a tight angle, and it was exactly the kind of start Mallala would have wanted.

But it didn’t take long for the sleeping Rams to wake up. An unusually quiet Matthew Young got going, Anthony Johnston joined in and the Ram engine room was up and running. Caleb Howell, Peter Mylonopoulos, Matthew Young and Chris James

Virginia 13-9 (87) d Mallala 10-7 (67) all goaled and Virginia had announced they were back.

Mallala recruit Brent Harris took a good mark and goaled before a long-bomb reply from Ben Russel for Virginia. It was a highly skilled and entertaining opening quarter.

Matthew Young and Anthony Johnston, after a subdued opening, had got Virginia going. Peter Mylonopoulos was dangerous up forward and Smithfield recruit Chris James was looking the goods. His height and ability will pose problems for all opposition teams. Joel Montgomerie, David Pontt, Brian Montgomery and Sam Angus all had big first terms for Mallala.

When Brian Montgomery opened the scoring in the second quarter, the crowd knew they were going to be treated to some quality football. But it wasn’t long before again Virginia replied, this time via Brendon Nicklaus. When the Rams added another, they had got out to a three goal lead and were looking dangerous. The Rams’ tackling and applied pressure were exemplary. David Pontt provided the first contender for ‘mark of the day’, a low to the ground on the boundary line effort. The grab was a beauty. The first of many good marks Pontt was to take

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By Lindsay Nesbit during the game. Matthew Young continued doing what he does best. Getting the ball, precise passing, never wasting anything.

Caleb Howell and Chris James maintained their good form, and Emmanuel Tsimiklis looks a much better player in defence. Sam Avery is a hard man to get around when he stands his ground. Mallala ruckman Jacob Walsh had his hands full at the tap outs, but ‘Walshys’ work around the ground was superior. Jacob took some good marks. Sam Angus was just about playing his best A grade game. When Sam runs with the ball he is just about uncatchable.

Mallala still had a job ahead of them as Virginia went to the main break with a 19 point lead.

It was Mallala that opened the third with a major and again the Rams replied. Joss Denengelse had a great run through the midfield to half forward, and goaled. Top shelf stuff. Brent Harris’ pass to Brian Montromery was perfect.

Harris oozes promise. The Montgomery goal reduced Virginia’s lead to two goals.

But as had been the case for

n A GRADE: Magpie Sam Angus dodges tackle attempts by Rams Caleb Howell and Billy Nikou, while Mallala’s Tim Cawrse approaches.

much of the match, Virginia came back. A gem from Troy Wilkey put the margin out to a neat three goals. With David Cawrse doing a good job on Brendon Nicklaus, Troy Wilkey had stepped up and become an alternate option to Nicklaus. Dale McLean, one of the Mallala ‘young guns’, laid a great tackle near the goal square preventing a certain Virginia goal.

Coach Keith Earl has always maintained David Pontt had a “good pair of hands”, and he showed why. Pontt racked up the marks stats with numerous good grabs. At the

final change Virginia were still with the ascendency.Anthony Johnston was in top form, Troy Wilkey likewise. Mallala had Joel Montgomerie, Dale McLean, Kirk Kirvan, Jacob Walsh and James Wildbore all having good quarters, but still with the job ahead.

Virginia had a 19 point lead that they soon stretched to 25 when Troy Wilkey put through another. Virginia with a sniff of victory. When Troy Wilkey and Brendon Nicklaus goaled it was as good as over. Virginia were out to a seven goal lead and seemed to be doing what they liked.

To their credit, Mallala kept battling away.

A speccy mark by Brent Harris to Brian Montgomery for his fifth. David Pontt, Sam Angus and Joel Montgomerie all goaled late in the match to even up the score a little, but it was Virginia that ran out well deserved winners.

Joss Den Engelse, along with Anthony Johnston, were pivotal to the Virginia victory.

Emmanuel Tsimiklis played his best game for a while.

Mallala’s David Pontt and Sam Angus were close to top form and Jacob Walsh looks set for a good year. Brian

Montgomery booted half the Mallala goals and Kimba recruits, Brent Harris, Josh Seal and Nathan Hornhardt all showed promise. Jamie Speck is another recruit that will make an impact.

A small consolation for the 2010 grand Final result, but Virginia have shown that they will be around the mark again this year.

Mallala should field a vastly different team in a fortnight’s time, but the day belonged to Virginia.

Footy’s back and at least for the moment, the Rams fans love it!

Sweet revenge for classy Virginia reserves

Virginia reversed their 2010 grand final defeat when they led all day to beat Mallala by 36 points.

Virginia led from the outset gradually increasing their lead throughout the game. Virginia always seemed to have the answers to anything Mallala threw at them, even though it appeared little separated the teams at times.

Virginia opened with goals to Troy Crampton and Errol Clarke. The Rams were playing more positive, precise football.

Mallala on the other hand, fumbled the ball. Virginia were

attacking and showed plenty of skill as opposed to Mallala, who more often overran the ball, passed poorly and dropped marks.

Sam Biermann in ruck for Virginia was having a big game, and was prominent around the ground. Ric Russo continually drove the ball into attack, his skill and experience making it difficult for Mallala to combat.

Troy Crampton worked hard up forward. Mallala’s defence was well served by Benjamin Goudie, Darren Carpenter and Rhys Argent.

The Pies missed a ‘sitter’ before Derek Tiller kicked their

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only goal for the quarter.

Terry Lioulios was easily the dominant forward on the ground, while at the other end, Jake Simmons was providing plenty of rebound for the Rams.

Sam Biermann seemed to be everywhere in a dominating performance.

Matt Saunders was hitting his straps for Mallala and co-captain Ben Edwards was kept busy and getting plenty of touches. Mallala’s other cocaptain Reece Kerr also saw a fair bit of the ball along with James Barr and Rhys Argent.

A big effort by Rhys Argent in his first game back after a

long injury layoff. Magpie Kale Jamieson improved as the game went on.

After half time a tap out of the middle by Daniel Chadwick, a run through half forward by James Barr, turned into a Matt Saunders goal. Mallala were back in it. When the ‘Pies were able to move the ball quickly and accurately, they looked good.

Virginia tightened up and soon got a goal back, courtesy of Terry Lioulios. He was having a field day up forward and his luck was in, the last Lioulios goal coming off a Mallala defensive error. It was goal-for-goal. Chris Bilney (Mallala), Justin Platt

(Virginia), Bilney again, then that man Terry Lioulios.

While the goals were evenly shared, Virginia should have had the game wrapped up by three quarter time. The last seven scoring shots of the term resulted in five behinds. Virginia looked the goods with a commanding 27 point lead going into the last quarter. When Daniel Kerr kicked the first of the final term for Virginia, it was as good as over. Further points followed before Sam Biermann capped off a top game with a major.

Biermann, whose sporting background is basketball, looks to have a fair future.

n RAM Chris James tries to fight his way out of a Magpie tackle in A grade.

Plains Producer, Wednesday April 6, 2011

SPORT v Football

Peckers pluck Eagles in easy Reserves win Balaklava 14-20 (104) d H W Eagles 0-2 (2)

Reserves

n Pecker Sam Rowland endures a tackle from Eagles coach Nathan Young and Jeff Cowan in the A grade.

It wasn’t the start the HummocksWatchman Eagles wanted... Balaklava had control of the game from the first bounce.

The Eagles team, with several senior colts moving up, struggled all game to get the ball in their forward lines.

The team must have been short a player or two as Neil Veitch made a quick change from runner to player.

Both he and Ben Manners were kept busy all game, as was Josh Kelly, playing his first game in the ruck.

Plenty of attack on the ball from Balaklava was the secret to their success. In a fairly one sided affair, the Peckers’ score could have been more, but some unreliable kicking resulted in many behinds.

The Eagles need to watch where they kick and seek their own players, many times kicking to the opposition, which they consolidated on.

Better luck next week at Virginia team.

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n BRANDON Taylor was the Eagles’ best for the junior colts clash.

With a big height difference, the Balaklava side started the game well with quite a few shots at goal with only one major.

Charlie Arbon was getting a fair bit of ball in the middle, with Josh Harkness defending well in the back lines.

For the Eagles, Brandon Taylor was winning the ruck contests and doing well around the ground, giving first use of the ball to Tait Nottle and Nathan Studham.

In the second half, Balaklava’s big men were starting to get on top of their smaller opponents.

Balaklava won by five goals, but it could have been more with straighter kicking.

Best for Balaklava were Josh Harkness in the back lines, with Charlie Arbon and Jake Michael picking up a lot of touches.

For the Eagles, Brandon Taylor was clearly best with Tait Nottle, Nathan Studham and Jordan Alsop also doing well.

n PECKER Zac Scholz kicks away while Eagle Tait Nottle defends during the junior colts match.

n NEW A grade Pecker recruit, Scott Farrell, handballs away in front of Eagle opponent Matt Higgs in Saturday’s clash at Port Wakefield.

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What a start!

HUMMOCKS-Watchman Eagles and Virginia were round one winners on the weekend, the Rams getting away with a hard fought win over the Magpies, while HWE battled bravely to hold out Balaklava.

I wasn’t able to attend either match but I’ve heard numerous reports of whinging Balaklava players complaining to umpires with Peckers captain, Hayden Walker, the main culprit.

In fairness to Walker, I’m told there were times where he had every reason to complain but coming from a number of supporters at the club, the general consensus is he is there to set an example.

I would say he just needs to be the bigger man, although, looking at him, he already is.

Regardless, big win to the Eagles.

Mallala were rumoured to be missing a few on the weekend, so I read in The Informer.

Virginia recruit Joss Den Engelse stood out like a virgin in the Playboy Mansion, racking up regular disposals and putting a stamp on the league early.

I also read Hummocks recruit Fabian Dennis was a certain starter in the A grade but instead fronted up in the reserves, so just how accurate that information was is debatable.

Dennis was unable to force his way into a team littered with fossils and relics of years gone by.

That Eagles line-up could well

THE BANDWAGON With Rick Shaw have been an exhibition at the local museum but by hell, they got the job done, and that’s all that really counts.

Speaking of Eagles relics, Neil Veitch was reported to be running around for the reserves on Saturday and performed admirably, props to the verteran.

Looking ahead to this week, Two Wells will be without cocaptain Scott Humphrys for the rest of the season after he moved interstate for work.

The Roosters have had an interesting time recruiting players, with a number of potential players coach ‘Bugs’ Thomson lined up falling through for one reason or another.

This has not deterred the punters at Roosterland, a very positive vibe circulating throughout the playing group.

They will be pumped up to front Balaklava after a disappointing showing on Saturday.

United take on Hamley Bridge in what it set to be a cracker of a contest.

There are strong rumours out of Long Plains concerning the future of Tiger Brodee Brown,

who is believed to be heading to Gawler South.

If he goes, things begin to look tougher for the Tigers before the season has even started.

I have also received a few complaints from Hamley Bridge about my criticism of their new recruits in last week’s column.

On reflection, I accept my comments were too harsh and for that I retract those statements and apologise to those players concerned.

Now, if they redirect their attention to the game on Saturday, hopefully they can prove me wrong on their own terms.

I’m not against constructive criticism, which leads me to my next complaint, from Dallas Hill, who wrote on the Plains Producer facebook page: “Who’s this Rick Shaw bloke, he’s got no clue!

And what’s he got against Port Wakefield residents? Looooser!”

Well, Dallas, I have nothing against Port Wakefield residents, actually lived there for a while myself.

As for your claims of “looooser”, I notice your recent profile picture featured you pouring Berri

n DUSTIN Guthberg takes a mark for HWE during Saturday’s clash against the Peckers.

Estates cask wine into a friend’s mouth, while he’s hanging upsidedown.

Quality drop that.

Zackery Zilm also seemed to “dislike” my round one effort, but looking at the weekend senior colts scoreboard Zackery, you have 172 reasons to improve on your first effort as well.

See how you go against Virgin-

ia this weekend, I’ll be watching.

The A grade looks especially interesting, with the two round one winners fronting up, if the Eagles can stay within five goals, it would be an achievement in my books.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, so either find me on facebook, or send me an email at thebandwagon@live.com.au

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after round 1 games A GRADE Pos Name Today Year 1 Brian MONTGOMERY - Mallala 5 5 2 Shane McGUINESS - HW Eagles 4 4 3 Troy WILKEY - Virginia 4 4 4 Stuart Lamond - Balaklava 4 4 5 Brendon Niklaus - Virginia 3 3 6 Dustin GUTHBERG - HW Eagles 2 2 7 David PONTT - Mallala 2 2 8 Tim FORREST - HW Eagles 2 2 9 Chris James - Virginia 1 1 10 Joel MONTGOMERIE - Mallala 1 1 RESERVES Pos Name Today Year 1 Terry LIOULIOS - Virginia 6 6 2 Kerry MICHAELANNY - Balaklava 5 5 3 Simon NANKIVELL - Balaklava 2 2 4 Christopher Bilney - Mallala 2 2 5 Paul McLEAN - Balaklava 2 2 6 Christopher MARSHALL - Balaklava 2 2 7 Chritopher CAMPBELL - Virginia 1 1 8 Ryan McPHARLIN - Balaklava 1 1 9 Grant WILLMER - Balaklava 1 1 10 Samuel Biermann - Virginia 1 1 SENIOR COLTS Pos Name Today Year 1 Timothy SHEPHERD - Balaklava 4 4 2 Luke WILLIAMS - Balaklava 4 4 3 Michael CLIFFORD - Balaklava 4 4 4 Matthew NUGENT - Virginia 3 3 5 Jake CHARNSTROM - Mallala 3 3 6 Harrison VEITCH - Balaklava 3 3 7 Lewis HELPS - Mallala 2 2 8 James SPEISSEGGER - Balaklava 2 2 9 Jordan WILSON - Balaklava 2 2 10 Marco LAZENKA - Virginia 2 2 JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name Today Year 1 Brad WILSON - Mallala 3 3 2 Angus CLOTHIER - Mallala 2 2 3 Kyle HUMMELL - Mallala 2 2 4 Charlie ARBON - Balaklava 2 2 5 Jamie GOOD - Mallala 1 1 6 Douglas MAYNE - Mallala 1 1 7 John O’Mahoney - Balaklava 1 1 8 Lachlan OLEARY - Mallala 1 1 9 Jake WALLIS - HW Eagles 1 1 10 Austin KEARNS - Mallala 1 1

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Both coming off first up wins, the Rams host Nathan Young’s Hummocks-Watchman side at Virginia oval this week in the match of the round.

Greg Phillips received strong performances from new recruits Joss Den Engelse, Chris James and Ben Russel in first game in the red, green and white.

He knows an over reliance on Brendon Nicklaus is dangerous as his main avenue to goal. Phillips also has respect for the consistent Eagles outfit.

“They beat us in each round of the 2010 regular

Peter’s Prognostications n Peter Argent previews round 2 APFL football season, before we got over them in the final,” Phillips explained.

“The Eagles play supportive team football and seem to match up well on us.

The Eagles will be expecting a lift from their senior players including Joel Wilson, Dylan Cicolella and Lee Belperio, who, although ad-

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after round 1 games A GRADE Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Virginia 1 1 0 0 0 0 87 67 56.49 2 HW Eagles 1 1 0 0 0 0 82 80 50.62 2 Balaklava 1 0 1 0 0 0 80 82 49.38 0 Mallala 1 0 1 0 0 0 67 87 43.51 0 RESERVES Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 1 1 0 0 0 0 104 2 98.11 2 Virginia 1 1 0 0 0 0 81 46 63.78 2 Mallala 1 0 1 0 0 0 46 81 36.22 0 HW Eagles 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 104 1.89 0 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 1 1 0 0 0 0 191 19 90.95 2 Virginia 1 1 0 0 0 0 64 59 52.03 2 Mallala 1 0 1 0 0 0 59 64 47.97 0 HW Eagles 1 0 1 0 0 0 19 191 9.05 0 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 1 1 0 0 0 0 33 8 80.49 2 Mallala 1 1 0 0 1 0 79 22 78.22 2 Virginia 1 0 1 0 0 0 22 79 21.78 0 HW Eagles 1 0 1 0 0 0 8 33 19.51 0

equate last week, didn’t dominate.

HWE captain Matt Higgs will be a key component, while 18-year-old Shane McGuiness looks like he could have a breakout season in attack.

Eagles coach Young said he has a tough start to the year, with a clash with the Magpies to follow this match.

“A number of our players have had limited pre-seasons,” he said.

“We’ll be looking for another big game from Sam Baker at full back, after his good effort on (Jonathon) Brice.”

Balaklava v Two Wells

The Roosters travel to Balaklava to face off against the Peckers in another match that could go either way. The Peckers, who will be looking to rebound quickly after their frustrating two point loss, interestingly used the athletic Glenn Dawson in a midfield role last week.

Stuart Lamond may find him more useful as a lead up key forward as this is where he caught the eye of theAFL draft recruiters.

“We wanted to try to use Glenn on-ball as I didn’t want him to be

beaten up, coming back to local footy” Lamond explained.

“But after last week, he may get an opportunity in attack.

“I will be looking for improvement in the contested ball area his week from our group:.

Two Wells start their 2011 campaign with last year’s assistant Mark Thompson taking over from Stephen Fitzgerald.

Former Port Adelaide Magpie Paul Christofis is expected to miss through injury but Tallan Leighton is an accomplished footballer who is expected to have an impact on proceedings.

Lee Allmond and Ned Seceffein are also two Roosters Lamond has a lot of respect for and will need to watch.

For Two Wells to play major round football, they need to beat sides like the Peckers, but one suspects Balaklava may just have too many big guns.

United v Hamley Bridge

At Long Plains Oval The bottom two sides from last season, United (with three wins) and Hamley Bridge (with the single victory), clash in each club’s season opener.

United has brought into their clubAli Fleming and Sam Harding from the Brighton Bombers – former Yorke Peninsula lad, who was at Broadview

Dylan Gilles – and the ultra skilful dual All-Australian under 18 Dave Kellett, who last year played with the Moonta Demons.

They have also added young defender Brenton Priest to the squad.

“There are plenty of unknowns going into the season and this will give us some idea about how we are travelling,” Tigers coach Travis Opitz said.

“Hamley Bridge beat us in one game last year, and they have a number of bigger bodies, that we need to counter,” “The players we’ve recruited will add depth to our ball brigade.

“We’ve also received some help for an Olympic under 21 soccer coach Nick Nagicostas which will help our structures.

“Losing Brodee Brown is a significant loss for us this year, but we do expect Peter Burgoyne to play in this match.”

Key additions for Rian Nelson at Hamley Bridge include former SA underage big man Adam Pepe, Portland player (last year) Joshua Moody and former West Coast lad Aaron Christmann, who played at South Gawler over the past winter, after stints at Port Adelaide Magpies and Central District reserves.

Peter’s predictions: Virginia by 13 pts Balaklava by 17 pts United by 21 pts

Plains Producer, Wednesday April 6, 2011

SPORT v Netball

Teeing off!

Balaklava Golf Club hosts winter season opener with Ambrose The Balaklava Golf Club hosted its winter season opening with a four person Ambrose on Sunday, with 14 teams competing for the Nyowee Trophy.

With the superb weather and the course looking in pristine condition, some good golf was expected!

President Bill Lokan opened the day, with the mens and ladies captains, Peter Lamont and Moya Hayes, then teeing off to signal the start of the winter season.

Teams were sent to their starting

ABOVE: Winners of Balaklava’s winter season opening, Cherie Taylor, Ian Michael and Tania Matz.

LEFT: Mens captain, Peter Lamont, tees off to signal the beginning of the season.

Golf BALAKLAVA LADIES

Results from March 31.

Nineteen ladies were present last Thursday to contest our first Stableford event for the winter season.

Patricia Anderson led the field home to win A grade with 33 pts, closely followed by Cathy Redpath on 32. Next in line were Maurine Kemp and Rose Jenkin, both 25, and Norma Taylor 24.

B grade saw the ever reliable Tania Matz take the honours with 34. Moya Hayes scrambled into second place with 31, followed by Joan Anderson 28,Joy Veitch 26 and Louise Michael 24.

C grade winner was Jill Taylor on 33.with Denby Wandel runner-up on 29.Julia Hoskin and Cherie Taylor both had 28, Sue Friedrichs and Genni Edwards both finished on 25.

Next week: First Stroke round plus drives on fairway, 9am start. Starters: F Williams and T Allen “After taking the stance, it is too late to worry.The only thing to do then is hit the ball”.

– Bobby Jones, pro golfer.

Balaklava men

Ît can’t be denied - there is no substitute for lamb, no matter how perfect the weather or greensward, because last weekend we drew a measly 14 stalwarts for the Stableford comp, while others held over their leave-passes for Sunday’s Nyowee merino stud

sponsored “opening of the winter season” bash.

So we were sent on our lonely ways by Merv Hameister, for what proved to be a single-grade stoush.

Said stampede was led home by emerging Geoff Leo with 40 points, cooling the heels of Wayne Nagle (38) and freezing the fetlocks of Bill Parkin (34). The rest comprised D Robinson (33), D Trickett (32), D Taylor (31), W Berry (31), J Breuer (29), M Hameister (29), L Masson (29), G Toms (27), G Anderson (26), A Henstridge (25) and R Hahn (24). No Birdies, yet Nearest The Pins went to Bill Parkin on the third, eighth and 13th, plus Jimmie Breuer at the 10th.

Good winter rains and a mild summer saw 54 souls sprout simultaneously around the course last Sunday, all

Croquet summer pennant wraps up Players from Port Wakefield, Balaklava, Snowtown and Clare competed in the final Saturday Summer Croquet Competition last weekend. Thanks to Paul Kuss who organised the format, and to Rae Gierke who kept the scores for the season.

The final scores were: Clare Black 814 hoops, 49 Match points; Snowtown Blue 785, 45; Snowtown White 732, 42; Clare Orange 74, 37; Balaklava Gold 736 26; Clare Red 567, 20; Balaklava Green 517, 16. Congratulations to Rob Stevens and Rae Gierke on their well deserved win.

A winter competition is being planned for June/July.

Fun Day Monday

A fun get-together between various club members in the Mid North was held recenlty, which involved having drawn partners, with two matches played.

The day was won by Erica Young (24 hoops) from Crystal Brook. The Trading Table was well supported by all who attended.

Players attended from Port Wakefield, Moonta, Port Pirie, Jamestown, Snowtown and Crystal Brook and Clare. Congratulations to Pat Dowling, who celebrated her 90th Birthday a couple of weeks ago. Pat plays in a pennant competition – her score

Shooting Lower Light

Results for Saturday April 2. Range 900m Cyclists and Torrens Valley. A Grade: P Bradshaw 342.14. B Grade: J Pinyon 328.7. Sighters: J Pinyon 56.2. Handicap: J Pinyon 98.2/99.4/131.1 (21) 349, P Bradshaw 100.8/99.3/143.3 (7) 349, D Bradey 99.4/98.1/141 (9) 347, F Pinyon 99.3/95.2/138.3 (10) 342, G Apthomas 92.3/93.2/121 (23) 329.

Phoenix. A Grade: M Challen 174.3. B Grade: G Henderson 169.2. Sighters: M Challen 36.Handicap: M Challen 86/88.3 (7) 181, C Williams 77/96 (8) 181, G Henderson 80/89 (10) 179, M Bialowski 69.2/94.2 (12) 175, D Clarke 79.2/87.1 (6) 172.

Cyclists and Torrens Valley F Class.

F Open: B Moulds 341.12. F Standard: D Zerbe 318.7. Sighters: B Moulds 50.

Handicap: B Moulds 99.3/95.3/147.6 (7) 348, G Hutchins 99.4/96.3/138.4 (15)

PAT Dowling, who recently turned 90, still plays quality croquet.

of 20 is an indicator of the quality of her play. Well done Pat! Individual hoop points scored on the day: Coral Ellis 17; Belinda Taylor 13; Brenda Baldock 12; Erica Young 24; Dulcie Venning 15; Laurel Guilford 11; Lynn Sutton 15; Ellie Hooper 19; Jenny Stevens 6; Judy Lipsett 18; Joylene Hoskin 12; Dulcie Williams 16; Jean Victor (who played one game in the afternoon) 9; Sandra Arbon 17; Kevin Conway 12; Michael Dicker 23; Shirley Lang 20; Nora Redden 10; Pat Dowling 20; Nancy Williams 17; Rae Gierke (who played one game in the morning) 12; Anne Mader 12; Sandy Rodstedd 11; Helen Grieg 9; Rob Stevens 23.

hell-bent on claiming the mighty, meaty magnificence of the Nyowee Trophy, an Ambrose event to herald the start of our Winter Season of blood ‘n guts competitions.

The day belonged to Messrs. Ian “Micro-microns” Michael, Peter “The Publican” Fredreichs, Tania “Low Tannin” Matz and Cherie “Too-talented” Taylor, who stormed home with a score of 55.75. After this, it all gets a bit messy, thanks to Peter Lamont’s somewhat emotional and spidery hand writing. For the record, let’s just say that a team of souls whose names could well be Sam Rowland, Les Pearson, Ryan McPharlin and Jason McPharlin, with 56.50, came second. Barry Taylor, Jordan Taylor, with dual Freebairn bairns Peter and Brett and a score of 57 5/8 claimed third place, leaving Ben Michael, Callum Michael, Jordan Wilson plus Corey Temby with 58.5 to round out the winners’ circle. The A grade Long Drive was smote

by Wayne Nagle, while one Allan Northcott claimed the C grade gong. No B graders got near one!

Nearest The Pins were the nearly sole possession of young Bill Parkin, who

cleaned up on the eighth, 15th and 17th, generously leaving the third to Michael Smith and the 10th to Tate Michael. While no prize was given, nonetheless tribute was paid to “Rotten Ron” Butterworth who, for the past 27 years, has driven the 100+km to, then from, Balaklava from Adelaide to play at our club. Recently retired, “Rotten Ron” is now more into travelling hither and yon, so we’ll see much less of the fella from now on, unfortunately. Welcome returns to the club included those of Arthur Diercks and John “New Knees” Michael as spectators, while big, busy, bustling Barry Michael emerged from the wilderness of the Skillies to play his first round for many months.

As ever, “the ladies” turned on a magnificent postgame nosh-up, aided by our glorious President Bill Lokan and with perfect weather on a magnificent course, we all had what could only be described as “a good day out”.

This weekend will see several stalwarts staggering around the Renmark course, representing Balaklava, while the stay-at-homes will reconvene on the verdant green

for the Thompson Plumbing Trophy, a Par round. If that’s not enough, you could consider tackling the Two Wells Open this Sunday - their several new tee blocks could make an interesting course.

Balaklava Mid week

A group of 17 players took to the fairways with Jeff Leo winning the day on 51 points, Jerry Toms 45, Bill Goudie 41 CB, Dene Newton 41, Bill Berry 39 CB, Doug Taylor 38 CB, Dennis Goudie 38 CB, Mike Hahesy 38 CB, Chris Hahesy 36, Rick Campbell 35, Brian Stewart 33, Moya Hayes 32, John Curnow 30 CB, Austin Henstridge 30, Dean Trickett 28, Joan Anderson 27, Merv Hameister 26. Birdies for the day were Chris Hahesy hole 10. NTP hole 8 and 10 jackpots.

Hamley Bridge

On Saturday, 32 players consisting of eight teams played in the Mark Gregory memorial day in what could be described as “Golf Perfect” conditions.

The winning team consisted of Wim Van Pelt, Bradley Zerner, Len Usher

and Ian Ferguson with a nett 551/4 and making seven birdies. The runner-up team comprised Leigh Durdin, Bert Pearce, Warren Isgar and Graham Smith with 561/2 made an Eagle and three birdies. There was a tie for third Position between Roland Pawlak, Vince Zito, John Mitchell Bob Ahola (3 birdies) and Kieth Kluske, Brian Cooper, John Bell, Anton Noack (two Birdies) both with 57.

Nearest The Pins: Wim Van Pelt (fourth), Vince Zito (seventh) and John Bell (14th). The mens Long Drive was won by Noel Stringer, and the ladies by Sandy Jackson.

In a field of 31 players, Bob Ahola returned to the top step of the podium winning Thursday’s Stableford competition, on a countback from Vince Zito, both with 40 points while third place went to John Riley with 38.

Other scores: Ed Manning 37, Anton Noack, Roen Cameron, Warren Isgar Brian Cooper 36, John Bell 34, Wim Van Pelt, Ross Hienze 31, Barry Schwartz, Max Grasby, Rex Mortimer 30, Bob Hillier 29, and the rest never made the cut!

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Virginia Mallala

A Grade

5.3 7.4 9.7 13.9 (87) 3.2 4.3 6.6 10.7 (67)

Goals: Virginia - T.Wilkey 4, B.Niklaus 3, J.Denengelse 1, P.Mylonopoulos 1, M.Young 1, C.Howell 1, B.Russel 1, C.James 1 Mallala - B.Montgomery 5, D.Pontt 2, J.Montgomerie 1, B.Harris 1, S.Angus 1 Best: Virginia - J.Denengelse, A.Johnston, L.Burdon, 348, S Braund 100.5/97.3/140 (10) 347, D D.Oliver, C.James, T.Wilkey Mallala - D.Pontt, J.Montgomerie, Zerbe 98.4/89.2/131.1 (22) 340, B Galpin C.Rimmer, B.Harris, J.Walsh, J.Seal HW Eagles 3.2 7.4 10.9 12.10 (82) 98.3/89/123.1 (25) 335.

3.2 4.6 8.8 11.14 (80) Phoenix F Class. F Standard: M Roberts Balaklava 183.2. Sighters: M Roberts 32.Handicap: M Goals: HW Eagles - S.McGuiness 4, T.Forrest 2, D.Guthberg 2, Roberts 92.1/91.1 (8) 191, R Mousley 91.1/92 T.Forrest 1, M.Higgs 1, J.Manners 1 Balaklava - S.Lamond 4, (7) 190, E Kanik 86/88 (10) 184, J close 78/82 B.Lamond 1, G.Dawson 1, J.Brice 1, L.Pearson 1, A.Cocks 1, (14) 174, R Neale 81/76.2 (17) 174, C Mousley J.McPharlin 1, M.Wheaton 1 Best: HW Eagles - S.Schutz, M.Higgs, T.Forrest, T.Forrest, J.Cowan, T.Sharpe Balaklava - L.Pearson, 80/70 (21) 171, L Scroop 71/73 (19) 163.

M.Wheaton, J.Michael, L.Michael, S.Farrell, S.Rowland Light River. A Grade: R Spillman 185.4. B Grade: T James 168.1. F Class: G Mincham 182.3. Sighters: B Wrightson 34. Handicap: R Spillman 92.2/93.2 (10) 199, G Mincham Virginia 4.1 6.1 10.6 12.9 (81) 92.1/91.1 (11) 196, B Wrightson 95.4/85.1 (8) Mallala 2.1 3.3 6.3 7.4 (46) 193, B Semmler 91.2/91.1 (7) 192, T James Goals: Virginia - T.Lioulios 6, A.Bascombe 1, C.Campbell 1, 86/82 (20) 189, G Morony 86/74 (18) 179, G T.Crampton 1, S.Biermann 1, D.Kerr 1, J.Platt 1 Mallala - C.Bilney 2 Best: Virginia - S.Biermann, D.Kerr, T.Lioulios, J.Simmonds, Buddle 87.1/74 (11) 173.

Postal & Railways. A Grade: V Synusas E.Clarke, C.Campbell Mallala - R.Kerr, J.Barr, R.Argent, K.Jameson, D.Chadwick, B.Goudie 172. B Grade: M Bethune 165. C Grade: Balaklava 5.4 9.9 10.13 14.20 (104) W Phillips 142. Sighters: V Synusas 35. HW Eagles 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 (2) Handicap: V Synusas 84/88 (5) 172, B Clark Goals: Balaklava - K.Michaelanny 5, C.Marshall 2, S.Nankivell 2, 86.1/89.2 (8) 174, M Bethune 84/81 (8) 173, P.McLean 2, R.McPharlin 1, G.Willmer 1, G.Hudd 1 HW Eagles S Giles 75.1/87.1 (7) 169, W Phillips 76/86 (9) - Best: Balaklava - D.Butterfield, D.Ruiz, A.Williams, G.Willmer, 151, M Spendelove 68/65.1 (10) 143, S Powell S.Nankivell, J.Walker HW Eagles - T.Rowe, P.McMillan, M.Schutz, 31.1/78 (8) 117, P Collins 89.1/88 (v) 177.

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holes and commenced their rounds.

Winners for the day (from left) were: Cherie Taylor, Ian Michael, Tania Matz and Peter Friedrichs (absent), parring nearly every hole.

Runners-up were Les Pearson, Ryan and Jason McPharlin and Sam Rowland.

Nearest the pins and longest drives were keenly contested.

Presentations were made following a barbecue tea. Well done to all players on some fine golf, and thankyou to sponsor Nyowee for the great prizes.

Reserves

Virginia Mallala

Senior Colts

2.3 2.4 6.4 10.4 (64) 0.4 2.7 6.8 8.11 (59)

Goals: Virginia - M.Nugent 3, M.Lazenka 2, L.Bannear 1, A.Pogas 1, M.Vigor 1 Mallala - J.Charnstrom 3, D.Franks 2, L.Helps 2, T.Algar 1 Best: Virginia - L.Bannear, T.Muscat, E.Trace, A.Pogas, M.Lazenka Mallala - B.Martin, L.Helps, J.Birchmore, J.Charnstrom, A.Sparks, T.Algar

Balaklava HW Eagles

7.9 12.15 22.22 27.29 (191) 1.0 1.0 2.0 3.1 (19)

Goals: Balaklava - M.Clifford 4, T.Shepherd 4, L.Williams 4, H.Veitch 3, D.Pfeiffer 2, R.Logan 2, J.Speissegger 2, J.Wilson 2, R.McDonald 1, B.Harkness 1, C.Ruiz 1, S.Van Kleef 1 HW Eagles - T.Andrew 1, C.Temby 1, B.Taylor 1 Best: Balaklava - R.McDonald, C.Ruiz, T.Michael, T.Shepherd, L.Williams, J.Mcbride HW Eagles - C.Temby, T.Williams, J.Olson, D.Williams, J.Appleby, J.Surmon

Mallala Virginia

Junior Colts

5.3 10.7 11.7 12.7 (79) 0.0 0.0 3.3 3.4 (22)

Goals: Mallala - B.Wilson 3, K.Hummell 2, A.Clothier 2, L.O’Leary 1, D.Mayne 1, A.Kearns 1, A.Coe 1, J.Good 1 Virginia - J.Moritz 1, J.Roberts 1, B.Farrow 1 Best: Mallala - K.Hummell, B.Wilson, A.Coe, A.Clothier, J.Watson, J.Good Virginia - T.Jones, C.Jones, J.Moritz, J.Roberts, A.Hansen, J.Bradley

Balaklava HW Eagles

1.2 2.4 2.8 4.9 (33) 0.0 1.1 1.1 1.2 (8)

Goals: Balaklava - C.Arbon 2, L.Speissegger 1, J.O’Mahoney 1 HW Eagles - J.Wallis 1 Best: Balaklava - J.Harkness, C.Arbon, J.Michael, L.Speissegger, J.Kibbler, J.Wehr HW Eagles - B.Taylor, T.Nottle, N.Studham, B.Alsop, D.Irrgang, J.Studham

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Adelaide PlainS netball association

season

2011 p r e v i e w

Six senior grades brings positive boost hamley bridge Hamley Bridge Bomberettes will fill five teams, including A6 but excluding A5 this season, and are ready for action.

The glory of last year’s premiership is still fresh for the Hamley Bridge A1 team, who will be looking to achieve another good result in 2011.

Big losses due to pregnancies have been goal shooter Amber Rogers and goal defence Emma Reily.

Premiership coach Tania Durdin won’t be continuing her role as coach of A1 due to moving interstate. She will be replaced by player coaches Ashleigh Koch and Pam Mattchoss, who will be assisted by Emma Reily.

The club has been undergoing fitness training through player/coach Ashleigh Koch for preseason, with players looking fit and fresh for the season ahead.

The club has had some changes to the executive committee, including new president Judy McCabe and new vice president Amanda Mullins.

Former president Kelly Buckby is now secretary. Other coaching roles have been filled by Kelly Buckby and Jodie Granthan in A3. A2 is yet to be announced, while Tanya Rademacher will coach A4 and Di Slok, A6.

New players to the club include talented youngster Lauren Durdin, plus Stacey Hewitt and Helen Malone.

Coaching roles for the junior grades will be filled by Emma Reily in B-grade, Kate McCabe in C1, Corrine Ammerlaan in C2 and Kirsty Cole in D-grade.

The senior teams travelled to Burra for a scratch-match a couple of weeks ago to play on their nice new courts, and dreamed about the prospect of upgrading their own courts.

Secretary Kelly said new courts were in the pipeline at Hamley Bridge.

“We are in the process of getting new courts. Hopefully in the next few years this will happen,” she said.

JAYNE Brown, Mallala and Julia Starr, Virginia in competition for the ball during the A2 match at Mallala on Saturday.

McCracken. Jasmin Smith, Caitlyn Auerbach, Sharalyn Pike, Libby Durdin, Kelly Harndolf, Jillian Parker and Michelle Davey are other players to play in the green and gold this year.

Other coaching roles have been filled by Michelle Veitch inA4,Angela Battle in A5, while A6 coaching role is still vacant.

hummocks

A resurfaced court and new coaches will give Hummocks a new outlook for the 2011 season.

After a disappointing end to last season getting beaten in the preliminary final, the HummocksA1 girls will be starting strong and reaping the benefits of pre-season. They will benefit from the return of local girl Sam Nicholls, an experienced state league netballer who will coach and play A1.

Sam will return to her grassroots in 2011 after heading to Adelaide to play netball in 2003, when she joined SASI. Three state league premierships and three knee reconstructions later, the shooter felt ready to return to country netball.

“Playing netball in town was an awesome opportunity for me and I have made some life long friends,” Sam said. balaklava “I have realised its time for me to come back to my roots and give After finishing in fine form at the back to the club who supported me end of 2010, Balaklava is still showing and did so much for me in promising signs. my junior days.”

There are The A1 team consists many new and of a strong contingent of returning players returning players and the who will give the added experience of Sam club a lift. and Mel Moulds.

Michelle WilOther grades will liams will be realso boast experienced turning as player/ coaches. coach of the top A2 coach Sarah Young side, which has played state league and lost a few young some games in the nationplayers due to al league for the ravens University combefore they made SA a mitments. Deone team state. parting the team She also has playing will be Louise experience for Tango and Read, Jane HardWoods Panthers. ing and Sophie Last years premiership van Kleef.

GAYNOR Tink, A2 side are suffering major losses Last year ’s Balaklava A1. with over half the team out this year young A1 side either succession planning for the has been boosted club (having babies) or taking a year by the inclusions of returning players off to pursue other interests. Lucy Gaynor Tink and Nadene Wehr, and Forrest and centre court player Jade new player Talia Kruger. The side, Wilkins are the only two remaining who were defeated in the 2010 grand players. final, will be looking to go one step The A3 team are being coached further this year.

by Jenny Nicholls who was recently The A2 side will be coached by inducted in to the exclusiveAPNAlife Kerrie Bell and Kelly Michael will be members club. She brings many years returning to the team this year. Terrissa of playing, coaching and umpiring Smart, Rebecca Dixon,Alana Pollard, experience to the A3 side.

Sharayah Kowalick and Merridy MaOther coaches include Lisa Studnuel will also be returning to the club. ham for A4 and Holly Cowen for A5.

Set to coach A3 is Julie McPharlin.

New or returning senior players Player inclusions include Tenayah include Emma Ward, Mel Moulds, Renshaw, Shannon Hunt and Nikole Claire Catford, Sam Nicholls, Alison

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Reid, Emma Masters and Robyn Masters.

Outs for the season include Holly Cowan, Bridget Guthberg, Jess Hogan, Tegan Beinke, Miranda Higgs, Kelly Bickle, Rebecca Dixon, Kimberly Penhall, Alison Daniel, Katrina Holland, Emily Lane-Watson and Jasmyn Smith.

two wells The Wells girls have had a good pre-season, filling six teams, with some big changes in senior teams.

The A1 side is looking to improve under the direction of experienced coach Barry Seamen. Barry is a former league and Hills competition coach.

Senior netball coordinator Stacey Gameau said he would bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience to the whole club.

“It is really exciting and will hopefully give us the edge this year.”

Some new faces have joined the club as others have departed or taken leave due to pregnancies.

Rachel Bray will bring speed and strength to the mid court and Mia Darling is a major inclusion, adding height to the defensive line.

The club has lost several players including Cassie Lange, Stacey Gameau, Briony Thomson, Neralie Wearn and Carly Heaslip to pregnancies, with most girls remaining involved through coaching and support roles. Other high quality players will step up this year including Steph Walker and Amanda McHugh.

Bec O’Brien, Karen Penhall, Nicole Cocks and Michelle Dimasi have returned from a season off and add strength to the senior sides.

Shannon Weir has joined the club from Gawler South.

Some junior players to move into senior grades include Sharnie Kent and Jessica Walker-Smith. Dianne Hondow has retired after many years of great service to the club. Another couple of players decided not to play this year due to travel and other commitments, including Bronte Hewett.

Last year, all Two Wells teams made the finals, with four in the grand final, resulting in two premierships.

“We hope to repeat this achievement of having all teams make the finals and hopefully bring home even more premierships,” Stacey said.

Other coaches include Neralie Wearn who will lead A2 and Briony Thomson who will coach A3.

Jenny Cocks is set to coach A4 while Juanta Webster and Pauline will be co-coaching A5 and A6.

mallala Senior training started early in February and the lady Magpies are looking fighting fit.

There was no shortage of netballers

out at Mallala Netball Club’s registration night in early February.

By the end of that night, the club had 64 registered senior players with many of them new players to the club.

Players returning to the club from injury, pregnancy or time off for travel include Clare Bruggemann, Belinda Angus and Sharna Wildbore.

The A1 team will be ably coached by experienced netballer Courtney Kerr who joins the club this year.

With APNA’s introduction of an A6 competition for this season, Mallala was thankful as to not turn away keen netballers. Mallala will place a team in this competition, as well as an A5 away team.

“Thankfully this will alleviate the problem of large numbers of players in each team,” said secretary Tania Heaslip.

Mallala will also fill all junior sides in the competition this season.

“Once again we have a large number of girls in the D grade age group, including a few girls who are trading in the footy boots for a netball skirt!”

Megan Rimmer will coach A2 this season while A3 will be lead by Rosie Eckermann. Dawn Buckby will coach A4, and A5 has the expertise of Claire Blacket. A5 away will have coach Jodie Wilson and A6 will be coached

by Sharna Wildbore.

Other coaches this season include – B grade: Amy Jordan, C1: Heather Forder, C2: Jodie Wilson, D1: Penny Mathew and D2: Jane Farrelly.

Management at Mallala remains essentially the same with Michelle Verner as president, Tania Heaslip as secretary, Claire Blacket as treasurer and Kylie Taylor as umpires secretary.

New to the committee this year is Jayne Brown as vice president.

Mallala Netball Club is looking forward to a successful season in 2011.

virginia Virginia is looking forward to a positive year with all five senior netball grades filled with enthusiastic girls.

New president Kelly Newman has her sights set on lots of club bonding and finals netball.

“Teams are looking really good.

We were nearly able to fill the A6, but I wasn’t totally confident,” Kelly said.

“But it’s definitely a positive to fill five grades.”

Coaching A1 again this year will be Dennis Krejzlik, with the side remaining similar to last year. The team will benefit from playing a season of summer netball together.

Other senior coaches for the year include experienced netballer Wendy Salter in A2 and Shelley Willemsen in A3.

Dennis will also lead the A4 girls while Deb Barons will coach A5.

Virginia is also excited about hosting the grand final for the first time ever, and Kelly said she was hoping for a season of fun and success.

“The main game is to make finals, it would be great to get all teams in,” she said.

“But as long as everyone is having fun and enjoying the game, it will be a good season.”

New and returning players to the club this season include NicoleAguis, Belinda Lomar, Sandee Gollagher, Ashleigh Lamont, Tar-

leah Lamont, Kelly Gulley, Clarissa Buckley, Megan Starr, Lauren Moore, Dayna Warren, Karina King, Iesha Owens, Jess Grainger and Krystal Doudley.

long plains

Long Plains Netball Club has a fresh committee and is looking forward to a promising year of netball in 2011.

The girls have been working hard in pre-season after training under the capable hands of ex league footballer and commando Sam McArdle, who found it quite challenging especially with the ‘old girls’!

All coaching positions have been filled, with A1 under the capable guidance of Josie McArdle. The A2 side will be coached by Jo Tilbrook, while A3 will have leadership from Shae Walker. Other senior coaching roles have been filled by Jo Young in A4, Kristy Good in A5 and Kylie Snowden in A6.

Junior grades are also looking good and have some experienced netballers coaching the teams. B grade will be led

by Shelley Litzow and Sarah Jenkin while C2 will be under the guidance of Leah Tynan. D grade will be coached

by Nicola Mason.

This year the club welcomes new president Susan Speyer, who has already proven to be a hard working member of the club. Vice president is Emma Laintoll, while secretary was filled by Jess Schultz, with new member Jana Williams as treasurer.

Other roles have been filled within the club by coaches coordinator Josie McArdle, umpires coordinator Heather Curnow, Country Champs Karen Tynan, grants officer Monique Pym, Trenna McIntyre, Erin Warnes and Fiona Opitz.

The club had a great start to the season with the wonderful Net-Set-Go program, and club officials encourage all clubs to do it.

A big thankyou to Volvo Trucks for their sponsorship of the club for over 20 years.

A trip to the Thunderbirds is being organised and the usual cake stalls, Mother’s Day Raffle, and a few other Top Secret functions are getting organised out at Long Plains this season.

DANIELLE Hosking, Hummocks collides with her Balaklava opponennt in the B grade match at Port Wakefield.

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SPORT v Netball

Maggies, Eagles triumph

ASHLEIGH Jarman, Mallala is ready to receive the ball, while Virginia’s Belinda Lomar closes in to defend in the A1 match at Mallala on Saturday.

A new look Mallala started its season in emphatic style leading from start to finish in their contest with Virginia. They jumped out to a six-goal lead at quarter time, and while Virginia came back at them in the next period, the Magpies widened the gap again in the third term.

While there were a number of turnovers in the midcourt, with Mallala moving the ball well to the ring in the later part of the game, they held on to win by a comfortable five-goal margin.

Defender Jessica Neilson was the outstanding player on the court, while generally there was good movement in the circle from Diana Feeley and Tessa Jarmyn.

The visitors were well served by Belinda Lomar, while Virginia’s goal attack Wendy Salter shot well, especially early.

The final score was Mallala 38 defeating Virginia 33.

Hummocks begin season with victory Also with a number of new faces, including state league Contax netballer Sam Nicholls returning to the club, Hummocks started its 2011 campaign with a victory. Only a single goal separated the combatants at the first break, but with a stable defence, the Eagles gained ascendancy in the middle quarters, to collect a convincing win.

“The first quarter was a tight low-scoring affair,” playing coach Nicholls explained.

“We surged ahead in the middle of the match.

PETER ARGENT’S APNA review “It is fair to say, it took us a quarter to settle down and gain our rhythm.”

Lisa Powell at wing defence was a strong performer all game and the other circle defenders Mel Moulds, wearing the ‘GK’ bib and Bonnie Nicholls was solid at goal defence.

Nadene Wehr, a returning player to her club after a couple of season away, was the best for Balaklava.

Nicholls also conceded there were a lot of cobwebs to be blown out in her game personally and she’s expected a stronger performance in her next outing. In the end, the Eagles were victorious, 40 to Balaklava, 28.

Hamley go in favourite’s against Longies In the round two fixtures, last year’s premiers Hamley Bridge will go in favourites against a Long Plains side which will be looking to develop its youth in 2011.

Two Wells, with new coach Barry Seaman at the helm, will take on a Peckers outfit which has also undergone some changes.

Balaklava should get the chocolates here. After a first up 12-goal win, Hummocks-Watchman travel to Virginia and will got into this contest outright favourites.

New look Mallala team gets a win on the board A1: The girls got off to a slow start with nerves showing. Mallala missed their first goal and Virginia capitalised.

Mallala settled with great defence from Jessica Neilson, and good moving in the ring from Diana Feeley and Tessa Jarmyn. Accurate shooting from Virginia’s GA Wendy Salter. Mallala 12 – Virginia 6.

Virginia nabbed the first two goals, Mallala making them work tight in defence.

Virginia shooters were accurate and defence from GK NicoleAgius was tight, making Mallala goalies work hard.

Lots of turnovers in the midcourt. Mallala 19 – Virginia 16.

Tight defence from Mallala made Virginia work hard for every goal. Accurate shooting from Virginia’s GS and tight defence from both teams up and down the court. Mallala 29 – Virginia 22.

Good pressure from Virginia forced Mallala to work hard. Turnovers were capitalised on, Virginia making most of Mallala’s missed goals.

Mallala moved well in the ring.

This match was a tightly fought contest, with both teams working hard for goals and possession. Tight defence and accurate shooting from Virginia. Mallala’s attacking players worked well. Final score, Mallala 38 – Virginia 33.

A2: Strong leads by Mallala with tight defence

by Ashlee Angus and Louise Faulkner put Mallala in the lead early. Virginia fought back in the last few minutes, with some intercepts by Sarah Jenkins.

Virginia came out strong in the second quarter with strong passes by Susie Ewen. Anna Konzag and Kayla Charles fed the ball well into the Mallala shooters, keeping them in the lead.

Virginia made some defensive changes in the third that worked well, with Sandee Gollagher applying pressure and put them in the lead. Some silly passes from Mallala made easy intercepts for Virginia.

With both teams making changes before the final quarter, it was a fast paced quarter and scores were even.

It was goal for goal with final scores being a draw. Mallala drew with Virginia 37 apiece.

A3: An even start to the game, with both sides’ shooters shooting accurately.

Virginia took the lead towards the end of the quarter, Mallala 10 – Virginia 15.

Great defence from both teams. Virginia were just that little bit stronger, keeping Mallala from scoring for

the first half of the quarter – leaving them with only two goals for the quarter. There were lots of opportunities for Mallala shooters, but no follow through. Mallala 12 – Virginia 29.

Mallala fought hard to get it back, but weren’t quite getting there. A great quarter for both teams. Mallala 20 – Virginia 47.

Mallala began strong in the last quarter, only letting Virginia score a few goals early.

Great defence by Mallala. A tight and even game – the score line doesn’t indicate how close the game actually was. Mallala 31 – Virginia 51.

A4: Virginia dominated goal scoring early in the game.

Mallala staged a comeback with strong defensive work from Sonia and Belinda Angus, turning over a number of Virginia’s goal opportunities for Mallala to tie scores at the quarter time whistle.

Standout players included Sonia Angus, Belinda Angus and Jasmin Cartlidge. Mallala 7 – Virginia 7.

Mallala remained strong with goal scoring. Virginia went hard at defence and slowed Mallala down in second half of the quarter. Mallala kept ahead at the end of the quarter. Sonia Angus again displaying great netball, along with Virginia’s Kaitlyn Vigor.

Mallala 15 – Virginia 12.

Virginia kept Mallala’s goal scoring at bay during the third quarter. A late comeback

by Virginia gave them a two goal lead at the whistle. Bek Barons performed well for Virginia in this quarter. Mallala 19 – Virginia 21.

Mallala stayed strong and dominated goal scoring.

Virginia tried their best, but Mallala was the better team on the day. Final score, Mallala 27 – Virginia 23.

A5: Virginia began the game with the first centre pass, but Mallala defence stopped play which led to them scoring the first goal.

Mallala were the first team to settle in. Virginia centre Krystal Doudle and Mallala centre Jessica Icapetta had a great tight tussle. Mallala with a five goal lead at quarter time, Mallala 10 – Virginia 5.

Virginia made changes in the second quarter, their GK being moved to GA and then putting up some lovely shots. Mallala’s mid court and defence pressure proved too much for Virginia to penetrate, with the Mallala goalies combining well together.

Kassandra Sparks stood out especially in this quarter.

Mallala 9 – Virginia 6.

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Mallala brought fresh legs on and Virginia moved their C into defence, which resulted in Virginia losing their drive through the mid-court, allowing Mallala to capitalise with easy goals. Greta Warrior performed well for Mallala, as did Virginia’s Krystal Doudle.

Mallala 11 – Virginia 2.

Both teams made changes in the final quarter, with Virginia bringing Krystal back into C – which lead to better movement through the midcourt. Mallala became runaway winners, displaying great team spirit throughout the game. Mallala 13 – Virginia 2.

Final Score, Mallala 43 – Virginia 15.

B grade: Both teams were a little rusty early, with both defences on top.

Balaklava began looking the better side, with smoother ball movement. Mallala bagged a couple of late goals. Ciara Guy and Stacey Faehrmann played well for Balaklava.

Kymba Zanker and Jordyn Algar performed for Mallala.

At the first break, Mallala was trailling, with Balaklava Away doubling their score 6–3.

Balaklava started the second quarter well with many attacks, but Georgia Crewdson and Sally Wilson were defending well.

Ciara Guy now had her eye in, shooting well while Amanda Charleson and

Martha Heyne were combining well in the Mallala ring.

Balaklava had a five goal lead at half time, Mallala 10 – Balaklava away 15.

Mallala were out of the blocks quickly, scoring the first two goals. Jordan Algar and Ciara Guy had a great duel with honours probably even.

Sarah Verner, Mallala, and Aleisha Michael, Balaklava, were the driving force for their teams. Mallala finished this half strongly, to be within two goals at the last change.

Mallala 17 – Balaklava 19.

Mallala continued the momentum to snatch the lead early in the final quarter.

Carly Williams was resolute in defence for Balaklava, and Ciara Guy was still shooting everything to keep Balaklava in it. It was goal for goal until the very end, with Balaklava in front by one at the final whistle. Great game girls!

Mallala 24 – Balaklava 25.

C1: Both teams started the first quarter well, with Virginia shooting the first goal for the game. Mallala dominated the rest of the quarter with solid defence, with Kayla Goudie and Brooke Wilson working well in the ring to shoot eight goals for the quarter. At the quarter time break, Mallala led Virginia 8-1.

Virginia’s defence was solid in the second quarter, keeping Mallala to four goals.

However Virginia scored only one goal this quarter, as Gabbie Jongenees and Grace Fawelly dominated in defence. Rachel O’Shea and Sophie Daudle played well in centre court, delivering the ball to their shooters but Virginia were held to a one goal again for the quarter.

Half time score, Mallala 12 to Virginia 2.

The third quarter was a closer contest, with Virginia dominating play, but unfortunately they didn’t convert on the scoreboard. Virginia goal attack Brooke Egel-Eaton worked hard to keep the play in their attacking third.

Mallala led Virginia 16-5 going into the last quarter, which continued as a good contest. Final score, Mallala 24 – Virginia 7.

C2: Great shooting was displayed by Mallala early in the first quarter, with Virginia trying hard.

Tight defence by Virginia made it difficult for Mallala to score. A close quarter with both teams playing hard.

The Speed of the game picked up in the third quarter, with both teams becoming much more competitive.

Virginia never gave up.

Mallala attack continually improved. Great first game by both teams. Well done girls!

Final score Mallala 21 – Virginia 4.

AMY Langdon, Balaklava looks to pass around her Hummocks opponent in D1 at Port Wakefield.

APNA RESULTS

APNA netty star Name: Alana Pollard Nickname: Spog Age: 26 Height: Short Live: Watervale Team: Balaklava Position: WD/C Idol: Anita Roddick Previous netball experience: South Clare Sports Club Highlight of netball career:

2005 South Clare premiership Why do you play netball? For the social life!

Favourite pastime: Travelling in QLD Favourite TV show: Private Practice What’s your ideal night out?

Catching up with friends when it’s unplanned – always a good night!

Supporting local sport throughout the Adelaide Plains Phone: 8862 1266 Fax: 8862 2080 Web: www.balco.com.au

Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Mallala 38 (Jessica Neilson) d Virginia 33 (Belinda Lomar). Hummocks 40 (Lisa Powell) d Balaklava 28 (Nadene Wehr).

A2: Mallala 37 (Anna Konzag) drew with Virginia 37 (Julia Starr). Hummocks 70 (Lucy Forrest) d Balaklava 37 (Kellie Michael) A3: Virginia 51 (Kelly Galley) d Mallala 31 (Karen Jamieson). Hummocks 50 (Sascha Tiller) d Balaklava 38 (Bec Dixon).

A4: Mallala 27 (Liana Wilson) d Virginia 23 (Bek Barons). Balaklava 47 (Pauline Florance) d Hummocks 20 (Debra Davey).

A5: Mallala 43 (Jessica Iacopetta) d Virginia 15 (Krystal Doudle). Hummocks 35 (Purdie Barr) d Balaklava 21 (Heidi Zerk).

B: Balaklava Away 25 (Ciara Guy) d Mallala 24 (Sally Wilson). Hummocks 30 (Caitlin Moulds) d Balaklava 27 (Tenneal White).

C1: Mallala 24 (Grace Farrelly) d Virginia 7 (Brooke Egel-Eaton). Hummocks 32 (Mikaela Lane-Watson) d Balaklava 10 (Alex Wehr).

C2: Mallala 21 (Elli Schupelius) d Virginia 4 (Bianca Leo). Hummocks 15 (Haylee Studham) d Balaklava 10 (Lori Allen).

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Abrasive Blasting

Balaklava Crash Repairs

Open: Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 12noon

For: 3 Crash repairs 3 Car detailing 3 Windscreen replacement

Proprietors A.Rosser, B.Wiltshire, M.Rowett

Peter & Cathy Agnew - Lochiel Rd, Blyth Phone/Fax: 8844 5154 Mobile: 0429 445 154

Working for all insurance companies & providing quality finishes & service

Phone 8862 1274

Phone 8862 2050

Accommodation

Child Care

Balaklava Bed & Breakfast

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre

Open 7.45am-5.45pm Mon-Fri Playgroup Wed mornings 9.30-11.30am 15 Scotland St, Balaklava Ph.8862 1251

Contact 0408 086 019 (M) 3 Fisher Street, Balaklava SA 5461

For quality care & education

Balaklava Town Hall

Balaklava

Bobcat Service • Bobcat and tipper truck • No job too small • Free quotes Contact Rodney Clark (m) 0428 310 406 (a/h) 8864 5016

Earthworks

SUPPORT

Available For Hire

jenkins dirtworks

LOCAL

Balaklava Town Hall

3Weddings 3Parties 3Events 3Meetings

• Fencing • Light earthworks • Retaining walls • Landscape construction and more…

Grant Jenkins 0433 441 700 grantijenkins@hotmail.com

Business

Phone: 1300 655 224

Concreting

Beauty

Beauty Room Balaklava For all your beauty essentials including…

• Waxing • Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylic nails • Wedding & special occasion make-up

13 Boronia Circuit, Balaklava

Earthworx

PGK Concrete Grey or Coloured

Lic No BLD198659

The

Master Builder Ass.

•Garage Floors •Driveways •Verandahs •Paths

Waratah Earthworx

3 Bobcat 3 Tipper 3 Excavator 3 Excavations 3 Trenching 3 Civil work 3 Loader 3 Rubbish removal 3 Site levelling 3 Hole boring / cartage 3 Slashing

Contact Peter 0414 993 072 A/Hrs 8862 2192

Grant Fisher 0407 807 123 or 8862 1988 a/h

Butcher

Concreting

Engineering

34 George Street, Balaklava

Phone 8862 1041

For friendly service and quality guaranteed, call in and see Marc and staff.

Cabinet Maker Kym & Julie McPharlin, Proprietors

Mack’s Cabinets Quality kitchens - built-ins vanities - modulars. Free measure and quotes.

Sandgate Street, Balaklava, PO Box 252

REDBANKS CONCRETE Many patterns and Colours to choose from!

• Driveways & Footpaths • Foundations • Shed Floors •‘TEXCRETE’- Pattern Pave Concrete

Cunninghams Balaklava Railway Terrace, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2158 Email: cunbal@rbe.net.au

John Nemet - 0408 896 523

Concreting M & A Saliba

Decorative Concrete • Slate impressions • Stencil pattern • Shed floors • Driveway, paths etc • Storm water

3Manufacturing, Alterations & Repairs 3Agricultural, Commercial & Domestic 3On site welding & repairs 3Steel Supplies Corner railway tce & Dunns Rd, Balaklava Mob 0419 807 406, Ph/Fax: 8862 2322

SUPPORT

Computer Services

Employment

Carpet Supplies

Balaklava Stitch Joint ‘We Cover the Country’ 3 Carpets, vinyls, blinds & awnings.

3 Selection of woven rugs.

3 Free measure & quote.

2-6 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1074

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Statewide Group Training & Mid State Employment ✦ Specialists in Apprenticeships/Traineeships ✦ Labour Hire & Permanent employees ✦ We cover all industries & occupations

30 George Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2409

Greg McLean 8844 4011 and 0428 813 974

Business Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

SUPPORT

LOCAL

Business

Electrician Lic No. A000 1347

Business

Built to order from top quality brands

• Exhaust • Brakes • Suspension • Radiators • Servicing Cnr Old Pt Wakefield & Gawler Roads, Virginia (opp. Virginia Hotel)

Phone us on 8380 9477

Exhaust & Auto Repair

3 MECHANICAL REPAIRS 3 SUSPENSION REPAIRS 3 EXHAUST & ENGINE REBUILDS 3 REPAIRS ALL MAKES inc. TOYOTA Simon Exhaust & Auto Repairs

13 Railway Tce, Balaklava Phone 8862 1795 A/h 8862 1799 - Gary Mobile 0428 391 146

Event Decorators

Elegance

Weddings/Corporate/Private

• Chair covers/sashes • Glass tableware • Candelabras/Easel • All Floral Bouquets & Centrepieces • Huge range to choose from • Full Hire or we do it for you • Free quotes

Dee Vaananen 0421 900 762

E: eventsofelegance@bigpond.com W: www.eventselegance.com.au

SUPPORT

LOCAL Fencing

Goldney Welding

Laptops Desktops Printers Upgrades

Multi Exhaust & Brake Virginia

Engineering

For a free quote call Martin 0417 454 395

LOCAL

Exhaust & Brakes

Business

Phone 8862 1166 Mobile 0429 642 120 A/H 8862 1001

• • • •

Saint Street, Balaklava Ph/Fax: 8862 1034 , Mob: 0427 979 607

GENERAL ENGINEERS

3Air Liquide 3liquid arc, 3welding equipment 3 welding gases

Will add rustic charm to any property!

Mid North Computer Services

3 Installation 3 Safety switches 3 TV points 3 Telephone points 3 Garden lights 3 Repairs / rewiring 3 Smoke alarms

Events of

Kelly Taylor 0458 699 087 - App only

Marc’s Meats

Mark Loy - A Class Electrician

Earth Moving

•Childcare •Pre-School •Playgroup

Centrally located in the heart of The Adelaide Plains, a great place to stay and enjoy the local and regional attractions

Electrician

See Simon & Philip Taylor at

Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy

and Bobcat Hire Sand blasting & painting mobile blasting unit available for on-site jobs 3Sand & metal supplies 3Bobcat 3Trenching 3Crane truck hire 3Post hole boring

Incl GST

9 Howe Street, Balaklava Ph: 8862 1977 Fax: 8862 1997 Email sales@plainsproducer.com.au

Crash Repairs

Chemist

Mid North Sand Blasting

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Reach 7000 readers every week $ by placing your business on these pages

for just

‘A’ Class Electrician

❋ Wiring ❋ Installation

❋ Repairs & Rewiring ❋ Safety Switches

(P) 8862 2127 (M) 0407 608 445

For all your rural & domestic fencing needs

ANDREW ROWE Fencing Contractor - NANTAWARRA -

Phone/Fax: 8864 2220 Mobile: 0429 642 221

Handyman Service

Rod’s Handyman Ser vice Now serving Balaklava and surround towns

For all your gardening needs… u Pruning u Weeding u Mowing u Gutter cleaning u Rubbish removal u General upkeep u Other odd jobs

No job too small !

Call Rod: 0458 742 259

SUPPORT

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PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997 Plumber

Motor Vehicles

Upmarket styles that won’t break your budget

By app. only - Phone Sandrah Mobile 0433 689 422 Home 8862 1936

Hairdresser

Balaklava Shearing Shed Upmarket salon with cheap country prices

PHone:

21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629

Hairdresser

◆ Cuts ◆ Perms ◆ Colours ◆ Spray tans ◆ Ear piercing ◆ Waxing ◆ Eye brow & lash tinting

24 George St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441

Insurance David Lester Insurance Agencies

Keanan 0438 641 032

Garden Sup.

Tiver Rd

Cousins

Supermarket Lic No. R27142

PAINTER

Wayne 0417 889 753 15 Railway Tce Balaklava SA 5461 Home phone: 8862 1509

Landscaping

Pest Control

Make your dream garden a reality

BRIAN RIDDLE

• Water Wise Planting • Water Saving Irrigation • Design• Paving • Retaining Walls • Lattice • Screens

Wayne Petney 0413 037 074

Lawns & Gardens

13 Wallace Street Ph. 8862 1571, Fax 8862 2096

SUPPORT

LOCAL

Free quotes

BLD Lic: 219551

Business

Pest Control Technician Balaklava & Adelaide Plains

Rain Water TANKS

and Rural Merchandise

• Experienced in all pest control • Termite specialist Ph/Fax: 8862 1832 Mob: 0421 517 708

Brenton Hissey (m) 0403 018 911 (p) 8525 2572 A/hrs (e) brent_chez@hotmail.com

Maintenance BLD Lic. 190584

ABN 58321498535 BLD Lic. 203080

3 General Home Maintenance 3 Industrial & domestic 3 Repairs of all types Prompt Reliable Service

Motor Vehicles

McCracken Ford Ford motor vehicle dealers

•General automotive repairs •RAA service.

•New cars, used cars, light commercials, •Parts and service.

1 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1477 Plains Producer, Wednesday April 6, 2011

R & M Timber Supplies

Phone: 8522 6504 Fax: 8523 2009

FERTILIZERS CONCRETE

The Number 1 treatment for curing rising salt damp

•FREE no obligation quote

Peter Thompson Plumbing Contractor • All general plumbing • Water filters • Competitive Rates • Pensioner Discounts Ph: 8862 1285 Mob: 0418 896 808

Pergolas - Carports - timber decks

Pool Chemicals Bird Seed Redwing Boots & Clothing Poly Pipe & Fittings

Mid North Salt Damp Solutions

Plumber

LOCAL Timber Supplies

Salt Damp Solutions

Business

Phone 8862 1728

Rural Supplies

BAL A KL AVA Phone 8862 1866

LOCAL

Corner of George & Scotland St

Business

TRANSPORT

SUPPORT

• Taxation consultant.

• Accounting & computer services.

Phone/Fax 8862 2284

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Peter Harcourt & Co

84 - 86 Yorsdale St, Balaklava (off Dunn’s Rd)

J.C. & A.J. Shepherd

are available from our website

Taxation

SUPPORT

Rural Supplies Since 1984

Photos Appearing in

•Lawn mowing •Gardening •Landscaping •Window Cleaning • Fertilising •Weeding FREE Quotes •Root boosting lawns • Mulching FULLY Insured •Rain water tanks •Rubbish removal FULLY Guaranteed • Ride on mowing & slashing

Mobile: 0417 870 624 Phone / Fax 8844 5214

Your own local store!

Photographs

Lawns & Gardens

Maintenance

Don’t be left with ink on your hands, Leave that to us!!

WH Treverton

Tiver Road, Evanston South Phone: 8522 5122

Daryle Forbes

Balaklava Agency Ph: 8862 1333 Fax: 8862 1007

Painter

Painter

• Soils & sands • Firewood • Sleepers • Landscape barks • Rubble & metals • Decorative mulches • Concrete products • Garden rocks • Stones & pebbles

•Specialising in solid plastering of all types •Licenced applicator of Dulux / Unitex textured coatings •Cracks professionally repaired 26 Years Phone 0407 399 019 Experience

Serving the rural community After Hours: Kelly Evans - Live stock 0418 859 953 Shayn Faehrmann - Merchandise/Agronomy/Accounting 0419 829 243 Mel Haynes - Livestock/Real Estate/Insurance 0408 086 602 Chris Kannenberg - Merchandise 0417 087 319 Geoff Knappstein - Real Estate 0407 790 210 Michael Wildash - CGU Insurance 0457 552 646 Emma Menadue - WFI Insurance 0427 170 821 Ron Sutcliffe - Rural Finance Manager 0439 449 577

Landscaping Open

Mick Madigan

BLD Lic. 46967

30 George Street Ph/Fax 8862 1725 ❋ Newspapers ❋ Books ❋ Large Range of Magazines ❋ Stationery ❋ Office Supplies ❋ Gifts ❋ Cards & Wrappings Professional Laminating Service Home Delivery Service

Office & residence - 25 Harris St, Balaklava Email - dalina@rbe.net.au

7Days

Ph: 0439 500 961 28 Victoria Road, Clare

Stock Agent

Printing

Phone Terry on 0407 077 992 7 Yorsdale St, Balaklava PO Box 20

Rocla

• Gas fittings •Blocked drains • Effluent connections • Bathroom Renovations • Drain Installations & repair •Septic tank installations • HWS repairs, replacements & installations

• Free Quotes

Phone 8862 1549 any time

Gawler ➞ Main North Road

NOW providing Excavation & Trenching

Painter

• ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), C.I.P • Agent for: CGU Insurance Ltd

• Septic Tank Cleaning • Grass & Lawn Cutting

Solid Plastering

CATFORD PLUMBING

8862 1030

T.A Redden

For all general insurances

Allan Garrard

Plumber

Balaklava Newsagency

Hair & beauty

Muno

Lic. Nos. R18279, SR18279, 4662.

Member of the Master Plumbers Association

Newsagency

Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz

Cousins

5 Peek Street, Balaklava Phone 8862 1818, Mobile 0409 848 995 • Master plumber •gas fitter •drain cleaning •roof & gutter repairs •all types of plumbing & supplies.

v Used Cars v Service & Repairs v Genuine GM Holden Parts v Air Conditioning Repairs v SuperCharge Batteries v Free Battery Testing v Brakes & Suspension v Standard & Performance Exhausts

Balaklava Motors

• Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room

Garden Supplies

Steve Robertson Plumbing & Gas

Lic. No. PCL 5676

…working from home in Balaklava Specialising in: 3 Cutting 3 Fashion Colouring 3 Up styles for proms & weddings

Holden Specialists Since 1930

Lic No. PGE203573

Hairdresser

R.T.A. AU26029

Local

Septic Tank Cleaning

• Let us customise a design for you • Installation service is available • Huge range of timber & hardware at discount prices Lot 9 Kelly Road, Willaston

SUPPORT

LOCAL

MICK 0407 3999 019 or DARYLE 0417 870 624

Business

Screen Printing

Tree Lopping

Embroidery & Screen Printing Specialist

Fox Tree Lopping & Tower Hire • Trees & Mistletoe Removed *Conditions •24 Hour Emergency Service Apply •Full public liability insurance • Branches Mulched •Free Quote We’ll beat any other written quote* Ph: 8842 2716 or 0417 460 174

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public notices

Invitation to attend the Northern and Yorke NRM Board meeting Members of the community are invited to attend the next meeting of the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board on: Monday 18 April 2011 12.00 noon Lunch 1.00 pm Board meeting Northern and Yorke NRM Board offices 41 - 49 Eyre Road, Crystal Brook For more information, please contact the Board on 8636 2361 or board@nynrm.sa.gov.au

www.nynrm.sa.gov.au

For rent

Port Wakefield - 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home.

Reverse cycle A/C, built ins. all bedrooms, $230.00 per week. 0417 884 877.

For Sale

Road Closure

Frost Road, Two Wells NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Section 359 of the Local Government Act 1934, Council excludes all vehicles, with the exception of Council, and emergency services vehicles, from that portion of Frost Road, Two Wells, between Hancock Drive and Cavallaro Place from the date of publication of a notice to this effect in the Government Gazette and a local newspaper until July 31, 2011.

Charles Mansueto Chief Executive Officer

NYNRMB011215

DEFENCE PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT PORT WAKEFIELD: LIVE FIRING RANGE WARNING NOTICE Test and evaluation activities involving static firings and/or firings of naval and artillery weapons are conducted at the Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield throughout the year. The Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield is a vital Defence test and evaluation capability that has supported Defence since 1929.

These firings may require specific tidal or weather conditions, and are critical for the safety of current and new Defence capabilities. Members of the public may notice noise, vibration, flashes and/or smoke during the testing. There is no risk to the public outside of the gazetted Defence Practice Areas.

For reasons of public safety, there is a permanent exclusion zone covering land, sea and air around the Port Wakefield Establishment. Specific details on the Port Wakefield Prohibited Area can be obtained from Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No GN 26, 4 July 1990, and is shown on the diagram below.

Trespassing in this Area is strictly prohibited and very dangerous due to the presence of unexploded bombs. Any person found within the Prohibited Area or on Defence land will be subject to prosecution.

Specific test and evaluation activities may also require restricting public access to the Port Wakefield Defence Practice Areas over specific periods with these areas articulated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 40, 7 October 2007, and also identified on the diagram below. This may affect access to the Gulf of St Vincent at Port Wakefield and Port Parham.

If any member of the public has inquiries in relation to these activities please contact Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Range Control, on (08) 8867 0270 between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays or the Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Security Office, on (08) 8867 0299 outside these hours.

To all our readers & advertisers Our first post-easter edition will be published on Thursday April 28.

Advertising deadlines: • Classifieds - 5pm Tuesday April 26 • Display ads - 5pm Thursday April 21 Our office will be open on Tuesday April 26, and closed from Friday April 22 to Monday April 25.

If you’re a business…

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1987 Volvo 4 door sedan, colour white, manual with o/drive, regular servicing.

Good tyres. Interior and exterior in excellent condition. Full history available from new, reg no UDP 274. Please phone 8528 2138 for further details, $3,400. Any reasonable offer considered.

1997 Diesel Toyota Dual Cab Utility, Reg WIA 987. 227,900km. Good Condition. $9,900 GST inc O.N.O. Mobile 0408 614 469.

1999 Mitsubishi Magna Exec Station wagon, WLJ767, 213,000kms, fully serviced, good cond. $2,000 ono, reduced for quick sale. Ph 0417 847 873.

Coil oil heater. Dimplex OFC1500 $40. Excellent A1 condition. Phone: 8862 1810.

Citrus trees, Jacarandas, native trees and shrubs. Available now. Life time nursery, Judd Road, Lewiston. Phone 8524 3172. Closed Wednesday.

Engel 21 Litre Fridge.

Excellent condition, $450.

Phone 0408 859 598.

Emmaljunga navy pram and extra front seat $100 ono. Swing, double seat $50. Steelcraft portable baby cot and mattress to fit, good condition $70.

Phone 8528 6073 or 0437 286 073.

Firewood for sale, cut and delivered, kindling available. Phone/mobile: 0407 896 159 or a/hours 8865 2127.

FIREWOOD for sale. $150 for ute load. $90 for trailer load. Also saw bench for hire with operator $80.

Phone 0408 800 534 Balaklava.

KIA RIO 2004, white, 4 cyl, 4 door, 5 speed manual, 110,000kms, elec windows & mirrors, central locking, air cond, driver airbag, tinted windows, 3x car seat anchors, great condition and very reliable, full service history, 7months rego, XCN675 $5,700o.n.o, PH 0417 889 364.

Long Plains Netball uniforms. 1 large (10-12) ladies. 1 Sze 12/girls shirt. 1 Sze 12 jumper. 1 xys football shorts. 1 pair junior football socks (worn only once). All in excellent condition. Used for 1 season. Make an offer. Call Bec 0447 069 641.

Oaten hay rolls, new season, 5x4, net rolled, $35 per roll. Balaklava Museum. Contact R.May 0439 821 741 or M.Zerk 0407 329 559.

For Sale

Pine TV corner unit, TV not included. 2.1m x 1m $300 o.n.o. Phone 8864 3020.

Drum kit, silver colour, $400 o.n.o. Phone 0417 807 904.

Pullets, point of lay, Isa brown; Also incubator 144 eggs, as new, $1,000.

Westview Poultry. Phone: 8864 5096 or 0400 297 658.

SILVAN Turbomiser 2000lt overhead sprayer $12,000 ono. Polaris Magnum 6 wheel with 200 lt Tank Sprayer $4,000. Enviromist Weed Sprayer 2m wide tow behind $600. Ph: 0418 852 167.

Silver 2006 Toyota Yaris, manual, 72,000 km, rear spoiler, $13,000, reg XJV 178. Mobile 0427 768 016.

Spa / pool 2m x 2m x .5m, 6 person, includes 2 beds, red cedar cabinet, sapphire blue interior, $4,000.

Phone 0408 462 106.

Suzuki Ozark, 250 quad.

Near new, $5,400 neg.

Mobile 0418 820 406.

Retravision - computers, cameras, ipods, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552.

Found

Annies Back. I want to thank those who helped to search for her and special thanks to those who found her. Laurie Johns.

Garage Sale

Garage Sale - Saturday April 9, 8.30am & Sunday April 10 2pm to 5pm. 24 Phillips Street, Unit 2, Balaklava. Variety also ferns.

GARAGE Sale - Pinery, Saturday and Sunday April 9 & 10, 8.30am. Plants, books, household, bric-a-brac, furniture, computer desk, vanity unit and lots more.

Follow the signs and grab a bargain.

Public Notice

CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen.

Wednesday 10-5; Saturday 10-1 or by appointment. Phone 0428 890 107.

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062.

Sha r ema r ke t- b u y wholesale and rent shares out, never ending income.

Ring 08 8862 1442.

Adult Services

Erection and premature Problems? Help for $30.

Money back guaranteed.

Ph: 0424 452 329.

Business Wanted

Business wanted, proven financials. Anything considered. Ph 0428 559 787.

Wanted

Free of charge for recycling. We take old televisions, computers, microwaves, videos, stereos and stoves etc. off your hands.

Please phone 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263.

Wanted to Buy

HORSES unwanted, top prices, cash, any types, Ph 8524 3640 or 0414 546 217.

VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered.

Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

WANTED Motorcycles. We will buy or sell your motorcycle on consignment.

Gawler Motorcycle Centre, Lot 1 Main North Road Evanston Phone 8522 7700.

Engagement

HEIN-BLIESCHKE. Steven and Bronwyn Hein of South Hummocks together with Brenton and Leonie Blieschke of Melrose are happy to announce the engagement of Roger and Kylie on March 29, 2011.

Mudge-Greenham. Angus and Diane Mudge of Port Wakefield along with Belinda and Fred Noble of Clare and Nigel Greenham of Adelaide are thrilled to announce the engagement of Alicia and Greg on March 27. Love and best wishes from both families.

photographer

Minnes Photography “Photos for forever”

W Professional photos at prices suitable for any budget

0430 213 895 public notice

We Are Closed Saturday April 9

Due to a private function.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused

Cafe

12 Burra St, Pt Wakefield

Plains Producer,Wednesday April 6, 2011

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coming events

Annual Concert

Be a bunny & SAVE some money

• Red (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ Morgan Freeman, Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Action/Comedy

- Fri April 8, 8pm • Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of The Dawn Treader (PG) ★ ★ ★

- Sat April 9, 2pm • Megamind (PG) ★ ★ ★ ★ Animated Tickets $5

- Sat April 9, 6pm

- Sat April 16, 6pm

- Tues April 19, 2pm • Life As We Know It (M) ★ ★ ★ Romantic Comedy, Katherine Heigl

- Sat April 9, 8pm

- Fri April 15, 8pm • Wild Target (M) ★ ★ ★ Emily Blunt, Bill Nighy, English Comedy

- Sat April 16, 8pm

- Fri April 22, 8pm

Sunday April 17 - 2pm •Admission Adults $10, Student $6, Family $25

➤ 50% Off

Tickets available from choir members & Tads Embroidery, Balaklava

Designer Brands sunglasses

➤ Were $39.95 Now$14.95

Passport Reading Glasses ➤ Buy 1 get 1 free

Selected Giftware ➤ 50% Off

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All other giftware ➤ 20% Off

Summer Hats

➤ 50% Off All gift purchases go in draw for Mother’s Day Raffle Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy Phone: 88621274 Pt Wakefield Chemplus Pharmacy Phone: 8867 1566

Family Movie Night

3 Full Dolby digital surround sound 3 Candy bar 3 A/Cond

• Come along and bring your rug or chair • BYO Picnic tea • Alcohol and drug free event

MORELLA Cottage NURSERY

It’s Back!!

seminar

Friday April 15

7pm at Lighthouse Church, Balaklava

Taste

the Balaklava Community Children’s Centre presents

Girls Night A in 2011

The Mallala Bowling Club

WINTER BOWLS

Friday May 6, 2011

7pm at Balaklava Town Hall • $10 entry fee includes free glass of Champers on arrival and delicious supper and lucky door prize ticket

HAPPY GARDENING!

Last Thing Call s Good

Balaklava Tennis Club Inc

for winter tennis players • Monday nights contact Scott McDonald on 0438 876 306 • Thursday morning ladies contact Pauline Hill on 0400 289 897 or Louise Michael 0438 286275

BY April 8, 2011

FOOD~ WINE ~ LIVE JAZZ/BLUES SUNDAY 17 APRIL ~ 11am-4pm

Wed April 6 • Come and join the fun Phone Shirley 8527 2232 or Allen 8527 2192

Phone for bookings on 8862 1251 Come and support this fundraiser for the children’s centre

at 12pm

Watervale - Phone: 8843 0111 Fax: 8843 0119

Has closed it’s doors early due to all stock sold.

Many thanks again for your support and thoughtfulness. Will miss you all

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• There will be plenty to cater for all your Shop-A-Holic needs! • Bar will be open till late • Scrapbooking • Eden designs • Beads • Pink Apple • Chefs Toolbox • Tupperware •More than 15 stalls

2011 Commencing

RESTORE SIGHT FOR JUST $25

MAIN NORTH ROAD, RHYNIE 30 minutes north of Gawler enquiries 0418 806 747

ATLANTIC STREET BAND

THE FISH BOWL BOYS

Photo:michaelamendolia.com

NO BYO alcohol please ~ Bring a deck chair

We need to perform 12,000 operations each month Donate now to help us continue Fred’s work.

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0406 270 019

E: thematchboxhouse@gmail.com

Public NoticeS

Wakefield Development Assessment Panel

Wakefield Development Assessment Panel

DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993

DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT

Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993.

Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993.

Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for a development assessment by the Panel.

Details of the application are as follows:-

Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for a development assessment by the Panel.

Details of the application are as follows:-

DEVELOPMENT NO: 373/021/11

DEVELOPMENT NO: 373/008/11

APPLICANT: Outhred English & Associates Pty Ltd

APPLICANT: Mark Forgie

APPLICANT’S ADDRESS: PO Box 20, North Adelaide SA 5006

SUBJECT LAND: Lot 11 (F104508) Hundred of Barunga Certificate of Title: Volume: 5864 Folio: 715 The application may be examined at the Office of the Council located at Scotland Place, Balaklava during normal business hours (an appointment is recommended) and a ny p e r s o n o r b o d y affected may make relevant representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Environmental Services Manager at Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461, not later than close of business April 19, 2011.

Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response.

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APPLICANT’S ADDRESS: PO Box 711, Gawler SA 5118 Nature Of The Development: Additions to existing funeral parlour

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E a ch p e r s o n m a k i n g a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Panel in suppor t of that submission.

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Date: April 6, 2011 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE

SUBJECT LAND: Lot 431, 16 Scotland Street, Balaklava Certificate of Title: Volume: 5793 Folio: 474 The application may be examined at the Office of the Council located at Scotland Place, Balaklava during normal business hours (an appointment is recommended) and a ny p e r s o n o r b o d y affected may make relevant representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Environmental Services Manager at Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461, not later than close of business April 19, 2011.

E a ch p e r s o n m a k i n g a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Panel in suppor t of that submission.

Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response.

Neil Twigg Environmental Services Manager email: ntwigg@ wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au Date: April 6, 2011 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE

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The Two Wells & Districts Echo newspaper is a monthly newspaper circulating throughout Two Wells and the Adelaide Plains. With 2,500 copies distributed each month, and a print readership of about 7,000, we offer our community and customers an unbiased medium to convey their message.

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The Plains Producer newspaper is a weekly newspaper circulating throughout the Adelaide Plains and Lower North. With about 2,300 copies sold each week, and a print readership of about 7,000 plus 700 online readers, we offer our community and customers an unbiased medium to convey their message.

The right applicant will have: • Strong interest in the community, • An interest in writing and/or photography • Excellent communication and time management skills and a positive attitude • Computer and email knowledge, • Good spelling and grammar.

People of all ages are encouraged to apply.

Remuneration is dependent on experience.

To discuss this opportunity and obtain a position description, please contact: Andrew Manuel at the Plains Producer on 08 8862 1977 or email andrew@plainsproducer.com.au Applications for both positions close Thursday April 7, 2011

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SPORT v Bowls grand final

n PETER McPharlin, Balaklava Blue, proudly displays his Division Two White team’s shield. n DIVISION TWO RED premiers, Owen, from left: Les Hean, David Hartwell, David Brown, Brian Roper, Len Beaty, Ken Warnes (holding shield), Robert Hill, Gloria Wandel, Peter Sullivan, Gwen Duncan, Buzz Diehl and Kevin Gould.

D i v is io n Two p re m ie rs

n DIVISION TWO WHITE premiers, Balaklava Blue, from left: K Harkness, Ray Greenshields, Bob Barr (holding shield), Don Anderson, Peter McPharlin, T Jones, P Ramm, Kevin Catford, Dick May, Lawrie Zerk, Don Beare and Cameron Wood.

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SPORT v Bowls grand final

Hamley’s seventh heaven • From back page Wooroora Men’s Bowling Association’s grand finals were played at Balaklava Bowling Club on Saturday.

The Division One grand final featured minor premiers Riverton, seeking their first premiership for almost 20 years, against last season’s premiers Hamley Bridge, seeking their seventh premiership in a row.

Riverton started the match well, holding an early seven shot lead after about five ends (Griffiths – O’Brien 1-6, Rogers – Rex 8-2, Mullins – Smith 7-1).

At about the 10 end mark, Hamley Bridge had hauled in the deficit and had established a two shot lead (Griffiths – O’Brien 5-12, Rogers – Rex 13-5, Mullins – Smith 8-11).

Going into afternoon tea, Hamley Bridge still held a one shot lead (Griffiths – O’Brien 5-16, Rogers – Rex 17-5, Mullins – Smith 12-14), setting up for an interesting period in the match upon resumption of play.

In football circles, the third quarter is often called the premiership quarter, and a similar situation was observed in this match where Hamley Bridge powered away from Riverton after the break.

Its lead had extended to as much as 20 shots (Griffiths – O’Brien 7-24, Rogers – Rex 18-14, Mullins – Smith 15-22).

Similar to last week’s final, Riverton staged a comeback over the latter ends with Rogers (R) finishing 28-17 up over Rex (HB), and Mullins (R) eventually taking the honours 25-22 over Smith (HB).

Unfortunately this 14 shot advantage was insufficient to cover for O’Brien’s (HB) 31-8 commanding effort over Griffiths (R), to hand Hamley Bridge the premiership by nine shots.

Riverton’s premiership hopes for this season were brushed aside as Hamley Bridge secured their seventh successive premiership.

More impressive from Hamley Bridge’s perspective, is that this was their ninth successive grand final appearance, during which time it has now accumulated eight premierships.

Division One – April 2: grand final: Hamley Bridge 70 (A O’Brien 31, P Rex 17, B Smith 22) def Riverton 61 (M Griffiths 8, N Rogers 28, B Mullins 25).

n HARRY Frencken, Hamley Bridge Division One.

n JOHN Parry, Hamley Bridge lines up in the Division Two White grand final.

Owen takes Two Red glory Minor premiers Balaklava White faced Owen in the Two Red grand final, having previously accounted for their opponents in earlier matches.

From the start of their match, Owen established an ascendancy seemingly coping with final pressure more comfortably than their Balaklava White opponents.

At about the five end stage, Owen held a five

shot lead (Roper – Milton 4-2, Warnes – M Olsen 5-5, Sullivan – G Olsen 9-4).

This lead had extended to 13 shots at about the 10 end mark (Roper – Milton 11-6, Warnes – M Olsen 117, Sullivan – G Olsen 10-9).

At the break, Owen had established a handy 17 shot advantage (Roper – Milton 21-6, Warnes – M Olsen 16-9, Sullivan – G Olsen 10-15).

Upon resumption of

play, Owen continued to forge ahead to hold as much as a 29 shot lead at one stage (Roper – Milton 24-12, Warnes – M Olsen 30-12, Sullivan – G Olsen 15-22).

Undaunted, Balaklava White staged an impressive comeback over the closing ends, cutting Owen’s lead back to only eight shots by the end of the match.

Owen therefore earned the Two Red premiership with two rinks up; the

final rink scores showing Roper (O) with a 29-24 win over Milton (BW), Warnes (O) with a 30-21 win over M Olsen (BW) while Balaklava White’s only success was G Olsen’s 25-19 win over Sullivan (O).

Division Two Red – April 2: grand final: Owen 78 (K Warnes 30, P Sullivan 19, R Roper 29) def Balaklava White 70 (M Olsen 21, G Olsen 25, C Milton 24).

Two White goes to Balaklava Blue Balaklava Blue and Hamley Red contested the Two White grand final, with a close match anticipated.

A lead of 11 shots was quickly established by Balaklava Blue over the opening ends of the match (Harkness – Morris 3-4, Barr – Tily 8-3, McPharlin – Schilling 9-2).

By Afternoon Tea, Hamley Red had made little headway into this lead, with Balaklava Blue still holding a 10 shot advantage (Harkness – Morris

11-7, Barr – Tily 10-9, McPharlin – Schilling 14-9).

However, at one stage after the resumption of play, the match was up for grabs with scores being level (Harkness – Morris 17-11, Barr – Tily 14-18, McPharlin – Schilling 18-20).

It was from this point that Balaklava Blue surged ahead with Harkness (BB) securing a commanding 26-12 win over Morris (HR), while Barr (BB) gained a narrow 19-18 win over Tily

(HR). These rink wins were sufficient to cover McPharlin’s (BB) 21-25 loss to Schilling (HR).

Balaklava Blue therefore gained the Two White Premiership with an 11 shot victory over Hamley Red. Division Two White – April 2: grand final: Balaklava Blue 66 (P McPharlin 21, B Barr 19, K Harkness 26) def Hamley Red 55 (G Schilling 25, J Tily 18, B Morris 12).

n SADDLEWORTH Gold, back from left: Norm Schmidtke, Geoff Roebuck, Lenny Venning, Robert Julyan, Matt Goodfellow, John Ritchie, Barry Bell. Front: Frank Reed, Ray Schulz, Jim Goodfellow, Laurie Ablett, Colleen Hodge.

Saddleworth Gold takes Mid North shield Saddleworth Gold defeated Robertstown 71-63 to win the Mid North Division 2 White grand final, held at Spalding on Saturday.

Until the afternoon tea break, Robertstown were ahead overall in a closely contested game. After the break, Saddleworth slowly worked its way ahead with finishing results being Saddleworth Gold (71) to Robertstown (63). N Schmidtke (37) d M Lehmann (22); L Venning (20) d N Nicholson (19) and B Bell (14) lost to P Niemz (22).

President of MNMBA, Trevor Ackland, presented Plains Producer, Wednesday April 6, 2011

the Jack Stephenson Shield to Jim Goodfellow, team manager for Saddleworth Gold. This is the first year Division 2 White played as a division for the season, and they had a closely contested pennant.

The final four for this division were Robertstown, Saddleworth Gold, Saddleworth Blue and Burra Gold.

In the first final Robertstown (61) defeated Burra Gold (49) and Saddleworth Gold (68) defeated Saddleworth Blue (54). Grand final for Division 1: Auburn and Clare Red; the grand final between Watervale and Clare Green will be held at Mintaro on April 9.

n BOB Barr, Balaklava Blue skipper shows the line in Division Two White.

Shields, trophies presented With the conclusion of an eventful and close grand finals series, the presentation ceremony was conducted.

Association president, Ken Warnes, opened the proceedings welcoming bowlers and spectators.

He also thanked Balaklava Bowling Club for hosting the grand final.

Association sponsors were acknowledged – Bunyip Print & Copy, McArdle Pty Ltd, Ridley AgriProducts Pty Ltd, Schahinger Motors, and The Plains Producer.

The Plains Producer was particularly thanked for donating the individualAssociation Championship trophies for this season. These trophies and the Association Championship Perpetual Trophy were presented to Owen Bowling Club for Championship Triples by Andrew Manuel, proprietor of the Plains Producer.

Unfortunately, Wasleys Bowling Club could not be present to receive their trophies for the Championship Fours and Championship Pairs.

CHAMPIONSHIP FOURS Wasleys (P Klements, A Frankel, R Bowman, D McQuade (sk) CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLES Owen (D Brown, T Harkness, N Harkness (sk) CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRS Wasleys (F Steggles, D Olive (sk) Premiership shields and badges were then presented by Mike Rankine, association senior vice president, with the assistance of Andrew Manuel, representing the Plains Producer, to the respective winners: Premiership shields DIVISION TWO WHITE Winners – Balaklava Blue: D Anderson, P Ramm, K Catford, P McPharlin (sk); D May, C Wood, D Beare, B Barr (sk); L Zerk, R Greenshields, T Jones, K Harkness (sk).

DIVISION TWO RED Winners – Owen: D Hartwell, L Beaty, K Gould, K Warnes (sk); D Brown, G Wandel, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk); B Diehl, G Duncan, L Hean, B Roper (sk).

DIVISION ONE Winners – Hamley Bridge: R Frenchen, J Moloney, C Donohue, A O’Brien (sk); J Bubner, D French, P Fritz, P Rex (sk); L Moloney, K Reynolds, M Durdin, B Smith (sk).

Closing remarks by various parties concluded the proceedings for what was another successful bowls season.

In particular, the support of the Plains Producer was acknowledged in promoting the sport of bowls in the area through its coverage each week in their paper.

Congratulations to Hamley Bridge, Owen, and Balaklava Blue for winning the respective premierships. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Sport Plains Producer

SEVENTH HEAVEN! Hamley Bridge again Div 1 bowls premiers HAMLEY Bridge continued its unequalled dominance of Division One Wooroora men’s bowls, winning its seventh straight premiership, this time against Riverton, at Balaklava last Saturday.

Hamley won 70–61, claiming the shield for the eighth time in nine amazing years.

• PICTURED above are (from left) Harry Frencken, Barry Smith, Darcy Rex, Paul Fritz, Mal Durdin, Anthony O’Brien,

John Bubner (holding shield), Cris Donohue, Kym Reynolds, Lyn Moloney John Moloney and Dick French. Hamley was not quite so successful in division Two White, although the club should be congratulated for its

super effort, having two clubs in the finals!

Balaklava also had two clubs competing. Balaklava Blue took the Two White premiership, defeating Hamley Bridge 66– 55.

In Two Red, Owen had a great win against Balaklava White, 78–70, causing something of an upset as Balaklava had beaten Owen in two previous encounters during the season.

John Glistak’s REPORTS AND PICTURES, ALL DIVISIONS, PAGES 30 AND 31

First blood!

Virginia and Eagles claim opening round scalps It was a case of revenge for the Greg Phillips-coached Virginia Rams. They defeated reigning premiers Mallala in the abridged opening round of Adelaide Plains football on the weekend.

After failing by the smallest possible margin in last year’s Grand Final, the Rams always looked to have the upper hand during majority of this contest, although the margin was just 20 points in the end.

“It wasn’t a focus, as 2011 is a new season – but it is always in the

PETER ARGENT’S APFL report

back of your mind, that we lost last year’s final,” Phillips said.

“We’d played only one trial going into this game, so to grab a win in round one was great.

“Last year we were inconsistent – especially in the first half of the season – so it was nice to get the winter started with a win.

“Pleasingly, our under 17s and reserves also won on the weekend, which is a great positive for the club.”

In a spirited eight-goal first term the Rams kicked five and had a handy 13-point break at this interval.

The margin kept sneaking out from there, in what was generally an entertaining fixture.

Former Salisbury North footballer who coached at Smithfield last year, Joss Den Engelse, in his Adelaide Plains debut, was a pivotal performer for the winners, while the fleet-footed Anthony Johnson won numerous possessions. Devon Oliver off half back and key target in attack, recruit Chris James were also noteworthy.

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n MALLALA’S Daniel Feeley about to be collared by Virginia’s Emmanuel Tsimiklis at Mallala last Saturday.

THE BANDWAGON

Who is on his ‘hit list’ this week?

Rick Shaw’s rant: Page 20 Plains Producer, Wednesday April 6, 2011